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1991 Lexus ES 250 AutomaticSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.56 LBS. 0.7 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 1.10 QTS. 1.04 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Engine Coolant 10.00 QTS. 9.46 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng w/Filter 4.10 QTS. 3.88 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 45Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 and 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng w/o Filter 3.90 QTS. 3.69 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 45Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 and 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F) S
Manual Transmission Fluid 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
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