Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1983 Toyota Tercel DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard
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1983 Toyota Tercel DX, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.56 LBS. | 0.7 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 1.5L Eng | 2.30 QTS. | 2.17 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 1.5L Eng | w/o Converter | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.5L Eng | 1.10 QTS. | 1.04 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W Hypoid Gear Oil (Above 0Deg.F), 80W or 80W-90 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 1.5L Eng | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | Ethylene glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 1.5L Eng | w/o Rear Heater | 4.90 QTS. | 4.63 L | Ethylene glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 1.5L 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 | 1.5L 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 | 1.5L 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 | 1.5L Eng | 11.90 GALS. | 45.04 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.5L Eng | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | Hypoid gear oil API GL-5; Recommended viscosity: SAE 90 or 80W-90 (Above 0Deg.F), 80W-90 or 80 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | ATF DEXRON-DEXRON II | 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:
- • 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.