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1993 Mazda MX-3 GS, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.75 LBS. 0.79 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L Automatic Transmission Fluid M III or DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant 1.8L Eng 7.90 QTS. 7.47 L Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Coolant S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/o Filter 3.90 QTS. 3.69 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.90 QTS. 2.74 L API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) SAE 80W-90, Below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C) DEXRON II. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid M III or DEXRON II S
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