Quick Lookups: Fluids

1986 Saab 9000 StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.47 LBS. 1.12 KG R-12 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng 9.50 QTS. 8.99 L S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L SAE 10W-30 S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Oil Cooler 4.60 QTS. 4.35 L SAE 10W-30 S
Fuel Tank 2.0L Eng 17.90 GALS. 67.75 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.0L Eng 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 Engine Oil S
RENDER: 1.0x

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