Created By:	Frank Mitchell	Category:	Engine Maintenance
Date Posted:	02-14-02	Views:	6668
Title:	Fluids, Capacities, Firing Order and Other Stuff
Article:	Recommended Lubricants and Fluids Fuel - Unleaded gasoline, 87octane or higher Automatic transaxle fluid type - DEXRON II automatic transmission fluid Manual transaxle fluid - GM transmission lubricant #12345349 is the GM recommended type BUT Red Line Brand MTF is a better choice, followed by Mobil 1 5W-30 weight motor oil and then standard 5W-30 motor oil(Isuzu recommended fluid) Brake fluid type - DOT 3 brake fluid Power steering fluid - GM power steering fluid #10552884 or equivalent Capacities * Engine oil (including filter) 10-W30 recommended SOHC engine - 3.6 qts DOHC engine - 4.6 qts Coolant - 7 qts Transaxle Automatic (drain and refill) - 3.2 qts Transaxle Manual - 2 qts Firing order - 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 Cylinder # 1 is to the left when viewing the engine from the front of the car. They are, left to right, 1 - 2 - 3 - 4. Looking from the side of the distributor... starting from the top right counter clockwise it's 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 Clutch free play - 5/8 inch (measured at the pedal) *All capacities are approximate. Add as necessary to bring to appropriate level.