1983 Toyota Corolla BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 1.6L Eng 2.50 QTS. 2.36 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 1.6L Eng w/o Converter 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 1.6L Eng 5.70 QTS. 5.39 L Ethylene glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type) S
Engine Oil 1.6L Eng 3.90 QTS. 3.69 L SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.6L Eng w/o Filter 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.6L Eng With Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 1.6L Eng 12.40 GALS. 46.93 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.6L Eng 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L Hypoid gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5; Recommended viscosity: SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A ATF DEXRON-DEXRON II S
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.