Approximate Fluid Capacities

2008 Chevrolet Aveo LT, AutomaticSECTION Approximate Fluid Capacities
Application Specification
Metric English
Automatic Transaxle - 1.2 L and 1.4/1.5 L SOHC 5.6 liters 5.9 quarts
Automatic Transaxle - 1.4 L/1.6 L DOHC 5.8 liters 6.2 quarts
Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage As Required
Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid 0.5 liters 0.5 quarts
Clutch Linkage Pivot Points As Required
Engine Oil - 1.4/1.5 L SOHC and 1.4/1.6 L DOHC 3.75 liters 4 quarts
Engine Oil - 1.2 L SOHC 3.2 liters 3.4 quarts
Engine Coolant - 1.4/1.5 L SOHC and 1.4 DOHC 6.0 liters 6.3 quarts
Engine Coolant - 1.2 L SOHC 4.2 liters 4.4 quarts
Engine Coolant - 1.6 L DOHC 6.0 liters 6.3 quarts
Floor Shift Linkage Points As Required
Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots and Spring Anchor, Release Pawl As Required
Hood and Door Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges As Required
Key Lock Cylinders As Required
Manual Transaxle - 1.4/1.5 L SOHC and 1.4 L/1.6 L DOHC 1.8 liters 2 quarts
Manual Transaxle - 1.2 L SOHC 2.1 liters 2.2 quarts
Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage As Required
Power Steering System 1.1 liters 1.2 quarts
Weatherstrips As Required
RENDER: 1.0x

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