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1987 Volvo 240 GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70SECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.50 LBS. 1.13 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7.80 QTS. 7.38 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IID S
Brake Fluid 0.43 QTS. 0.4 L DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L API - GL-5, SAE 90W or 80W-90 (MiL-L-2105 B or C) S
Engine Coolant 9.70 QTS. 9.17 L VOLVO Coolant Type C S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. S
Fuel Tank 15.80 GALS. 59.8 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.40 QTS. 1.32 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F or G (FLM) S
Power Steering Fluid 0.80 QTS. 0.75 L Automatic Transmission Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid 3.40 QTS. 3.21 L S
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