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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1988GL-10 4D SEDAN, 1.8 7, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1988 Subaru GL-10 4D Sedan, 1.8 7, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1988 Subaru GL-10 4D Sedan, 1.8 7, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | N/A | N/A | R-12 | For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 4WD | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.8L Eng | 1.20 QTS. | 1.13 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (Below -30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 80W (Below -30Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 85W (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 90 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 1.8L Eng | 5.80 QTS. | 5.48 L | Anti-freeze and Anticorrosive Ethylene-Glycol Coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 1.8L Eng | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -30Deg.F to -5Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Below -30Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 30, 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 40 (Above 90Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 1.8L Eng | 15.90 GALS. | 60.18 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.8L Eng | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (Below -30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 80W (Below -30Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 85W (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 90 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.8L Eng | 0.70 QTS. | 0.66 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.