General vehicle specifications

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Recommended lubricants and other fluids


Engine oil
TypeAPI spring/autumn SF, SF/CC or SF/CD, all season
Viscositysee attached table
Capacity
Four cylinder engine4.7 l (5.0 qt)
3.0LV6 six-cylinder engine3.8 l (4.0 qt)
3.8LV6 six-cylinder engine4.7 l (5.0 qt)

Type of brake fluidDOT 3 Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
Type of power steering fluidautomatic transmission fluid Type F (part of NXT-1-QF)
Type of automatic transmission fluid
1986 and 1987 years of releaseautomatic transmission fluid Type H (part NESP-M2C166-H)
1988 and laterautomatic transmission fluid MERCOH (part of NXT-2-QDX)
Capacity
AXT/FLC three-stage7.8 l (8.3 quarts)
AXOD four-speed12 l (12.9 quarts)
Oil type for manual transmission
1986 and 1987 releaseautomotive Type F or DEXRON II ATF
1988 and laterautomotive MERCOH ATF (part of NXT-2-QDX)
Capacity (exemplary)5.8 l (6.2 quarts)
coolant typeethylene glycol antifreeze and water
Cooling capacity (exemplary)
Four cylinder engine7.8 l (8.3 quarts)
3.0LV6 six-cylinder engine11.2 l (11.8 qt)
3.8LV6 six-cylinder engine11 l (12.1 qt)
Rear wheel bearing lubricationNLGI number 2 (part NC1AZ-19590-B)

General information


Drive belt tension (tested with NT63L-8620-A tool).
Power steering / air conditioner.
New beltfrom 68.1 to 86.3 kg. (150 to 190 pounds).
Used beltfrom 63.6 to 72.6 kg. (140 to 160 pounds).
Generator belt
Until 1991 inclusive:
New beltfrom 54.5 to 72.6 kg. (120 to 160 pounds).
Used beltfrom 36.3 to 45.4 kg. (80 to 100 pounds).
After 1992 release
New belt90.8 kg. (200 pounds).
Used belt68.1 kg. (150 pounds).
Pressure under the radiator cap
Standard value1.1 atm. (16 psi).
lower limit (pressure should be increased)0.9 atm. (13 psi).
Upper limit (pressure should be reduced)1.2 atm. (18 psi).
Engine idle speedsee vehicle emission control information tag
brakes
Front disc brake pad thickness (minimal3.18mm (1/8 inch).
Rear brake drum pad thickness (minimal)1.59 mm. (1/16 inch).
Ignition system
Recommended spark plugssee vehicle emission control information tag
Gap of spark plugssee vehicle emissions control tag.
Torque specification
Wheel nuts108.5-203.2 N.m. (80-150 ft.lbs)
Spark plug8.1-13.6 N.m. (6-10 ft. pounds)
Oil pan drain plug33.9-47.5 N.m (25-35 ft. pounds)
Automatic transmission pan bolts13.6-20.3 N.m. (10-15 ft. pounds).







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