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1985 Honda Accord SEi, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.44 LBS. 0.65 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 1.40 GALS. 5.29 L 50/50 mixture of Genuine HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water S
Engine Oil 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L SAE 10W-30/40 (Preferred), (-20Deg.F to Above 102Deg.F), 20W-40 (-5Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 30 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 15.80 GALS. 59.8 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.50 QTS. 2.36 L API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 S
Power Steering Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L Genuine HONDA Power Steering Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L Windshield Washer Fluid S
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