Quick Lookups: Fluids

2011 Chevrolet Colorado 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.00 OZS. 0.11 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.9L Eng 1.45 LBS. 0.65 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 258 mm Torque Converter,Dry Fill 9.30 QTS. 8.8 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Approximate dry fill capacity. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 300 mm Torque Converter,Dry Fill 11.20 QTS. 10.59 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Approximate dry fill capacity. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 8.0" Rear Axle 3.60 PTS. 1.7 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. S
Differential Gear Oil 8.6" Rear Axle 4.30 PTS. 2.03 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. S
Differential Gear Oil Front 3.20 PTS. 1.51 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. S
Engine Coolant 2.9L Eng 10.40 QTS. 9.84 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. S
Engine Oil 2.9L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L API - SAE 5W-30 The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos1 specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. S
Engine Oil 2.9L Eng w/o Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-30 The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos1 specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. S
Fuel Tank 19.50 GALS. 73.81 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid RWD Drain and Refill 2.30 QTS. 2.17 L Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 89021806. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.40 QTS. 1.32 L Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 18021808. 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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