Date: August 31, 1990
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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Subject: Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
Vehicle: Vanagon
Model Year: 1980-up
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Engine Oil:
Air-Cooled: 3.0 liter (3.2 quart)
3.5 liter (3.7 quart)/Filter
Water-Cooled: 3.8 liter (4.2 quart)
Thru 1986 MY 4.2 liter (4.7 quart)/Filter
From 1987 MY 4.3 liter (4.8 quart)/Filter
Diesel: 3.5 liter (3.7 quart)
3.8 liter (4.2 quart)/Filter
Use 'API SERVICE SF' for Gasoline engines.
Use 'API SERVICE CC or CD' for Diesel engines.
Note: Refer to Owner's Manual for oil grade/climate requirements
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Manual Transmission:
Air-Cooled: 4 speed: 2.9 liter (3.2 quart)
SAE 80/80W/90,
MIL-L-2105, API/GL-4
Water-Cooled: 4 speed: 2.5 liter (2.8 quart)
SAE 80/80W/90,
MIL-L-2105, API/GL-4
Diesel: 4 speed: 2.5 liter (2.8 quart)
5 speed: 3.4 liter (3.8 quart)
SAE 80/80W/90,
MIL-L-2105, API/GL-4
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Automatic Transmission:
All Models: Dry Fill: 6.0 liter (6.3 quart)
ATF Dexron/Dexron II
Refill: 3.0 liter (3.2 quart)
ATF Dexron/Dexron II
Automatic Differential:
All Models: 1.2 liter (1.3 quart)
SAE 90W, MIL-L-2105 B, API/GL-5
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Cooling System:
Waterboxer & Thru 1986 MY 15.2 liter (16.9 quart)
Diesel
Waterboxer From 1987 MY 16.7 liter (18.6 quart)
Use only Phosphate Free Coolant ZVW 237 104 (G11) or equivalent
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Power Steering:
All Models: 1.2 liter (1.3 quart)
ATF Dexron II
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Windshield Washer Solvent:
All Models: Front: 3.9 liter (4.3 quart)
9.0 liter (9.5 quart)
w/ headlite washers
Rear: 1.0 liter (1.1 quart)
Recommended Solvent: Concentrated ZVW 177 901/903
Pre-mix ZVW 177 902 or Equivalent
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Air Conditioning:
Air-Cooled &
Water-Cooled: Refrigerant (R-12) - 1190 + 85 grams
(42.0 + 3.0 oz.)
Refrigerant Oil - 135 cc (4.75 oz.)
Diesel,
From 1986 MY: Refrigerant (R-12) - 1438 grams (50.75 oz)
Refrigerant Oil - 237 cc (8.0 oz.)
U.S.A. Only: Use any domestic available refrigerant oil
Canada Only: Use Suniso 5GS refrigerant oil, available
through VWC, Part No. X 091050
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