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1989 Plymouth Colt BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron II) | ||||||
| Colt | 13 pts. (6.2L) | |||||
| Colt Vista | 6.1 qts. (5.8L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | 12.2 pts. (5.8L) | |||||
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron II) | ||||||
| Conquest | 7.4 qts. (7.0L) | |||||
| Ram-50 | ||||||
| 2WD | 14.4 pts. (6.8L) | |||||
| 4WD | 15.2 pts. (7.2L) | |||||
| Raider | 15.2 pts. (7.2L) | |||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank) | ||||||
| Colt | 5.3 qts. (5.0L) | |||||
| Colt Vista | 7.4 qts. (7.0L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | 5.3 qts. (5.0L) | |||||
| Conquest | 9.5 qts. (9.0L) | |||||
| Raider | ||||||
| 2.6L | 8.5 qts. (8.0L) | |||||
| 3.0L | 9.5 qts. (9.0L) | |||||
| Ram-50 | ||||||
| 2.0L | 7.4 qts. (7.0L) | |||||
| 2.6L | 8.3 qts. (7.9L) | |||||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | ||||||
| Colt | ||||||
| 1.5L | 3.5 qts. (3.3L) | |||||
| 1.6L | 4.5 qts. (4.3L) | |||||
| Colt Vista | 4.2 qts. (3.9L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | ||||||
| 1.5L | 3.5 qts. (3.3L) | |||||
| 1.8L | 4.0 qts. (3.8L) | |||||
| Conquest | (1) 4.5 qts. (4.3L) | |||||
| Raider | (1) 5.0 qts. (4.7L) | |||||
| Ram-50 | ||||||
| 2.0L | 4.0 qts. (3.8L) | |||||
| 2.6L | ||||||
| 2WD | 4.5 qts. (4.3L) | |||||
| 4WD | 5.0 qts. (4.7L) | |||||
| Drive Axle (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | ||||||
| Colt Vista (4WD) | 1.5 pts. (.7L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | 2.3 pts. (1.1L) | |||||
| Conquest | 2.7 pts. (1.3L) | |||||
| Raider | ||||||
| Front | 2.3 pts (1.1L) | |||||
| Rear | ||||||
| 2.6L | 3.8 pts. (1.8L) | |||||
| 3.0L | 5.5 pts. (2.6L) | |||||
| Ram-50 | ||||||
| Front | 2.3 pts. (1.1L) | |||||
| Rear | 3.2 pts. (1.5L) | |||||
| Van/Wagon | 3.2 pts. (1.5L) | |||||
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) | ||||||
| Colt | ||||||
| 1.5L | 3.8 pts. (1.8L) | |||||
| 1.8L | 4.4 pts. (2.1L) | |||||
| Colt Vista | ||||||
| 2WD | 2.6 qts. (2.5L) | |||||
| 4WD | 2.2 qts. (2.1L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | ||||||
| 1.5L | 3.8 pts. (1.8L) | |||||
| 1.8L | 4.7 pts. (2.2L) | |||||
| Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) | ||||||
| Conquest | 2.4 pts. (2.3L) | |||||
| Raider | ||||||
| 2.6L | 4.7 pts. (2.2L) | |||||
| 3.0L | 5.3 pts. (2.5L) | |||||
| Ram-50 | ||||||
| 2WD | 4.9 pts. (2.3L) | |||||
| 4WD | 4.7 pts. (2.2L) | |||||
| Power Steering (Dexron II) | ||||||
| Colt & Colt Vista | 1.9 pts. (.9L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | 1.7 pts. (.8L) | |||||
| Conquest | 1.2 qts. (1.1L) | |||||
| Raider | 2.2 pts. (1.04L) | |||||
| Ram-50 | 1.9 pts. (.9L) | |||||
| Transfer Case (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) | ||||||
| Colt Vista | 1.5 pts. (.7L) | |||||
| Colt Wagon | 1.3 pts. (.6L) | |||||
| Raider & Ram-50 | 4.7 pts. (2.2L) | |||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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