Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1990 Plymouth Colt BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.25 LBS. | 1.02 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 6.40 QTS. | 6.05 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus Type 7176 (Preferred) or Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | w/Conventional Differential | 1.16 QTS. | 1.09 L | API - GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90W, 80W | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | w/Limited Slip Differential | 1.16 QTS. | 1.09 L | Hypoid Gear Oil (Part No. 4318058) and M.H.G. Oil | Add Friction Modifier (4318060) or equivalent. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 1.5L Eng | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 1.5L Eng | w/Filter | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 1.5L Eng | w/o Filter | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.5L Eng | 1.80 QTS. | 1.7 L | Hypoid Gear Oil or API - GL-4, SAE 75W, 85W | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.5L Eng | 0.85 QTS. | 0.8 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus Type 7176 (Preferred) or Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON or DEXRON II | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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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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