Quick Lookups: Fluids

1990 Suzuki SamuraiSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.13 LBS. 0.51 KG R-12 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Front 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Engine Coolant 5.10 PTS. 2.41 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L API - SAE 5W-30 S
Fuel Tank 10.60 GALS. 40.12 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.35 QTS. 1.27 L API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.70 PTS. 0.8 L API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary. S
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