Quick Lookups: Fluids

2011 Chevrolet CapriceSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.70 OZS. 0.13 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.28 LBS. 0.58 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Complete Trans System 10.90 QTS. 10.31 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 9.20 QTS. 8.7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L Castrol SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 11.60 QTS. 10.97 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water S
Engine Oil w/Filter 8.00 QTS. 7.57 L API - SAE 5W-30 The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. S
Fuel Tank 19.00 GALS. 71.92 L S
Power Steering Fluid Hydraulic N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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