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Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

1.47 lbs

0.67 kg

Automatic Transaxle

  • 1.8L (Code 8)

3.2 qt

3.0 L

  • 1.8L (Code 8) with AWD

3.1 qt

2.9 L

Cooling System

  • 1.8L (Code 8)

6.9 qt

6.5 L

  • 1.8L (Code L)

7.1 qt

6.7 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 1.8L (Code 8)

4.4  qt

4.2 L

  • 1.8L (Code L)

4.7 qt

4.4 L

Fuel Tank

  • With AWD

11.9 gal

45.0 L

  • Without AWD

13.2 gal

50.0 L

Manual Transaxle

  • Five-Speed

2.0 qt

1.9 L

  • Six-Speed

2.4 qt

2.3 L

Rear Differential

0.5 qt

0.5 L

Transfer Case

0.8 qt

0.75 L

Wheel Nut Torque

76 lb ft

103 N·m

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transaxle

Spark Plug Gap

1.8L L4

8

Automatic and Manual

0.043 inches (1.1 mm)

1.8L L4 H.O.

L

Manual

0.043 inches (1.1 mm)