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2012 Chevrolet Impala LS, Gas/Ethanol

Quick Lookups: Fluids

2012 Chevrolet Impala LS, Gas/EthanolSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.10 OZS. 0.15 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.25 LBS. 0.56 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dry 13.40 QTS. 12.68 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 10.00 QTS. 9.46 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal,Police or Handling Package 7.90 QTS. 7.47 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal 7.40 QTS. 7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant w/o Police Package 10.10 QTS. 9.55 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Coolant w/Police Package 10.60 QTS. 10.03 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil Police Package 5.10 QTS. 4.82 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 17.50 GALS. 66.24 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. 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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