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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