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1990 Dodge and Ram Colt Vista 4WD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1990 Dodge and Ram Colt Vista 4WDSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.0L Eng | 12.90 PTS. | 6.1 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus Type 7176 (Preferred) or Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON or DEXRON II | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | w/Conventional Differential | 1.48 PTS. | 0.7 L | API - GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90W, 80W | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | w/Limited Slip Differential | 1.48 QTS. | 1.4 L | Hypoid Gear Oil (Part No. 4318058) and M.H.G. Oil | Add Friction Modifier (4318060) or equivalent. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 2.0L Eng | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | 50/50 mixture of water and Ethylene-Glycol Base Antifreeze, such as MOPAR, PRESTON II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the Alugard 340-2 inhibitor system. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.0L Eng | w/Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 2.0L Eng | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.0L Eng | 2.20 QTS. | 2.08 L | Hypoid Gear Oil or API - GL-4, SAE 75W, 85W | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | 2.0L Eng | 1.90 PTS. | 0.89 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus Type 7176 (Preferred) or Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 2.0L Eng | 1.48 PTS. | 0.7 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85W | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.