Fluids Capacities and Specifications

Other
Differential (3-speed only)	1.5 quarts	(1.4 L)
Engine Oil Capacities
Crankcase
VIN Engine Code 6
Oil Change With Filter	3.2 quarts	(3.0 L)
Oil Change Without Filter	3.0 quarts	(2.8 L)
Vin Engine Code 8
Oil Change With Filter	3.9 quarts	(3.7 L)
Oil Change Without Filter	3.7 quarts	(3.5 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacities
Automatic Transmission
3-Speed	2.6 quarts	(2.5 L)
4-Speed	3.5 quarts	(3.3 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacities
Manual Transmission	2.7 quarts	(2.6 L)
Cooling System Capacity
Cooling System
Manual Transmission
VIN Engine Code 6	6.3 quarts	(6.0 L)
VIN Engine Code 8	6.6 quarts	(6.2 L)
Automatic Transmission
VIN Engine Code 6	6.2 quarts	(5.9 L)
VIN Engine Code 8	6.4 quarts	(6.1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacities
Fuel Tank	13.2 gallons	(50 L)

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Note: all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in user manual for your 1996 GEO Prizm. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Note: 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 dealer.

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