The Transmission / Differential FAQ

Whizbang · 09-26-2008, 10:21 AM

Fluid Types and Capacities

***synthetics are recommended for use in all applications***

Transmissions (manual)
1979-1981 Transmissions: 1.8 qts. (1.7L)
1982-1985 Transmissions: 1.8 qts (1.7L)
1986-1991 Non Turbo Transmissions: 2.1 qts

Transmissions (automatic)
pre 1985 Japco automatic: 7.9 qts. from empty (7.5L)

Differentials
1979-1983 Differentials: 1.25 qts GL-5 SAE 90
1984-1985 Differentials: 1.6 qts GL-5 SAE 90
1986-1991 Non Turbo Differentials (Open): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90
1986-1988 Non Turbo Differentials (Clutch Type LSD): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90 (must have LSD safe additives)
1987-1988 Turbo Differentials (Clutch type LSD): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90 (must have LSD safe additives)
1989-1991 Turbo Differentials (Viscous type LSD): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90

09-26-2008, 10:21 AM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	Fluid Types and Capacities *synthetics are recommended for use in all applications* Transmissions (manual) 1979-1981 Transmissions: 1.8 qts. (1.7L) 1982-1985 Transmissions: 1.8 qts (1.7L) 1986-1991 Non Turbo Transmissions: 2.1 qts Transmissions (automatic) pre 1985 Japco automatic: 7.9 qts. from empty (7.5L) Differentials 1979-1983 Differentials: 1.25 qts GL-5 SAE 90 1984-1985 Differentials: 1.6 qts GL-5 SAE 90 1986-1991 Non Turbo Differentials (Open): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90 1986-1988 Non Turbo Differentials (Clutch Type LSD): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90 (must have LSD safe additives) 1987-1988 Turbo Differentials (Clutch type LSD): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90 (must have LSD safe additives) 1989-1991 Turbo Differentials (Viscous type LSD): 1.4 qts GL-5 SAE 90 __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by Whizbang; 10-17-2008 at 01:24 AM.