Approximate Fluid Capacities
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Cooling System | ||
| 1.4 L4 | 6.5 liters | 6.9 quarts |
| 1.8 L4 | 6.6 liters | 7.0 quarts |
| Engine Oil with Filter | ||
| 1.4 L4 | 4.0 liters | 4.2 quarts |
| 1.8 L4 | 4.5 liters | 4.8 quarts |
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
| Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos™ 1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos™ 1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. |
| Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. |
| Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System | DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Canada 88863462). |
| Windshield Washer | Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. |
| Automatic Transmission | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Manual Transmission | Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105). |
| Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
| Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
| Weather-strip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). |
| Rear Axle Fluid | DEXRON® Gear Oil 75W-90 (GM Part No 9986285). |
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
Maintenance Items
The Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts information will only be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.
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Maintenance Schedule
The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual, or you may be able to use the search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.