Quick Lookups: Fluids

1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.40 OZS. 0.18 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.61 LBS. 0.73 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid As required. S
Engine Coolant 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. S
Engine Oil 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SAE 20W-40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 14.50 GALS. 54.88 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.28 QTS. 2.15 L API - GL-4, SAE 75W, 85W S
Power Steering Fluid 0.95 QTS. 0.89 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or TEXAMATIC Fluid DEXRON II Type (HONAM CALTEX, KOREA) S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary. S
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