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 Laser Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.06 LBS. | 0.93 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 | 0.74 QTS. | 0.7 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W, 85W-90 or 80W-90 (Above -10Deg.F), SAE 80W or 80W-90 (-30Deg.F to -10Deg.F), SAE 75W (Below -30Deg.F) | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 7.60 QTS. | 7.19 L | Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze | Includes: .74 qt. in reserve tank. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 4.60 QTS. | 4.35 L | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 16.00 GALS. | 60.56 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.90 QTS. | 1.79 L | Hypoid Gear Oil or API - GL-4, SAE 85W | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.95 QTS. | 0.89 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.63 QTS. | 0.59 L | API - GL-4 or higher, SAE 75W-90 or 75W, 85W | 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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