Air Conditioning Refrigerants - Chevrolet 1997 Astro Owner's Manual

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Crankcase Capacity
Quantity* with Filter
. . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
After refill, the level must be checked. Do not overfill.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Standard Tank
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 gallons (90 L)
Transmission Capacity
Automatic Transmission
(Drain and Refill)
. . . . . . . . . .
5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Front Axle Capacity
Front Axle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
2.6 pint (1.2 L)
Rear Axle Capacity
Standard Rear Axle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 pint (1.7 L)
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 pint (1.7 L)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your GM dealer.
Refrigerant should be added only by a qualified
A/C
technician.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
Type
System
Quantity*
R- 134a
C-60**
2
Ibs.
(0.91 kg)
R-
134a
C-(j9***
3 lbs. (1.36 kg)
*All quantities are approximate.
**Front A/C only.
***Front and Rear A/C.
I
NOTICE:
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R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12
refrigerant in an air conditioning system. R-12 in
an R-134a system will cause compressor failure,
refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning
system performance.
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