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2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport, FWD, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.57 LBS. 0.71 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid i Grand Touring,i Sport,i Touring,s Grand Touring,s Sport,s 10.20 QTS. 9.65 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Clutch Fluid i Grand Touring,i Sport,i Touring,s Grand Touring,s Sport,s N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant i Grand Touring,i Sport,i Touring,2.3L Eng,Standard Trans 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L MAZDA yellow-colored Premium Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil 2.3L Eng w/Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil S
Fuel Tank i Grand Touring,i Sport,i Touring,s Grand Touring,s Sport,s 16.50 GALS. 62.45 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid FWD 2.40 QTS. 2.27 L API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the Transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Windshield Washer Fluid i Grand Touring,i Sport,i Touring,s Grand Touring,s Sport,s 4.80 QTS. 4.54 L Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid S
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