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Maintenance Information: Specifications Chevrolet Metro I

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Less Than 0°F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 10W-30
Engine CoolantAll50/50 Mix of Distilled Water & Ethylene Glycol
Hydraulic Brake FluidAllDOT 3
Power Steering FluidAllGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884)
Manual Transaxle FluidAllGM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Gear Oil (GM Part No. 12346190)
Automatic Transaxle FluidAllDEXRON-III ATF
Chassis LubricationAllChassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or Equivalent
(1) SAE 5W-30 preferred. Use API-approved oil w/Starburst symbol.
(1)SAE 5W-30 preferred. Use API-approved oil w/Starburst symbol.

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemConditionSpecification (1)
Engine OilDrained, With New Filter3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
Engine Coolant1.0L (A/T): Drained4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine Coolant1.0L (M/T): Drained4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
Engine Coolant1.3L (A/T): Drained5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Engine Coolant1.3L (M/T): Drained4.9 Qts. (4.6L)
Manual Transaxle FluidDrained2.5 Qts. (2.4L)
Automatic Transaxle FluidDrain and Refill5.2 Qts. (4.9L) (1.6 Qts. (1.5L) 1999)
Fuel TankFull Capacity10.6 Gal. (40.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.

FLUID CAPACITIES

WHEEL TIGHTENING

All wheel lug nuts should be tightened to 45 ft. lbs. (60 N.m). If wheels are equipped with locking type lug nuts, ALWAYS position the "Keyed" nut opposite the valve stem.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.