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1989 Subaru XT 1.8 4, 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 1.8L Eng 8.90 QTS. 8.42 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 4.50 QTS. 4.25 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
Differential Gear Oil 1.8L Eng Rear 0.80 QTS. 0.75 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 5.50 QTS. 5.2 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 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W (Below -30Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 85W (-20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 90W (30Deg.F to 90Deg.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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