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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC19871000 2D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, MB4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1987 Pontiac 1000 2D Hatchback, Standard, MB4
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1987 Pontiac 1000 2D Hatchback, Standard, MB4SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Refill After Disassembly | 9.70 PTS. | 4.58 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Refill After Draining | 5.90 PTS. | 2.79 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/Air Cond | 9.20 QTS. | 8.7 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | w/o Air Cond | 9.00 QTS. | 8.51 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 12.20 GALS. | 46.18 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 5 Spd Trans | 5.30 PTS. | 2.5 L | Refer to lubricant specifications label under hood for correct fluid. | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 1050017. | S | ||
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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.