Quick Lookups: Fluids

2009 Pontiac Vibe GT, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 0.98 LBS. 0.44 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.4L Eng Drain and Refill 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L Automatic Transmission Fluid WS S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 0.53 QTS. 0.5 L Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 80W-90, GL-5 Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 2.4L Eng 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. S
Engine Oil 2.4L Eng w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L API - SAE 5W-20 S
Fuel Tank 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.4L Eng Drain and Refill 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L GM Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid or GL- 5, SAE 75W-90 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Transfer Case Fluid N/A N/A Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021669) or SAE 80W-90, GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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