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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Application Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transaxle
  • 1.6L DOHC (Aisin 81-40LE)
 ESSO JWS 3309 or Total Fluid III G
  • 1.8L, 2.0L DOHC (ZF 4HP16)
 ESSO LT 71141 or Total ATF H50235
  • 2.0L Diesel (Aisin 55-51 LE)
 ESSO JWS 3309 US ATF
Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Engine Oil
Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid DOT-3 or DOT-4
Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
  • 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L DOHC and 2.0L Diesel
 Mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® or good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (year-round coolant)
IMPORTANT: Do not mix types of coolant.
Engine Oil
  • 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L DOHC
 API SL (ILSAC GF-III) Grade SAE5W-30 (Hot Area-SAE10W-30)
  • 2.0L Diesel
 MB 229.31, ACEA C3 5W-40
Floor Shift Linkage Points Engine Oil
Hood and Door Hinges
Fuel Door Hinge
Rear Compartment Lid Hinges		 Engine Oil
Hood Latch Assembly
  • Pivots and Spring Anchor
 Engine Oil
  • Release Pawl
 Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2
Key Lock Cylinders Silicone Lubricant
Manual Transaxle SAE 75W-90
Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2
Power Steering System DEXRON® III or DEXRON® IID
Weatherstrips Silicone Grease
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