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    Post Fluid Capacities

    My used Previa didn't come with a owners manual. I found this information. Would some one verify this for me? Thank you!

    Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DexronŽ II or DexronŽ III
    Capacity: 2 1/2 Quarts
    Purolator Gasket/Screen: P1218
    Drain Plug: 14mm socket
    Pan 14 bolts: 10mm
    Screen 6 bolts: 8mm

    Differential Fluid Type GL-5 75W-90 Capacity: 1.6 quarts
    Fill Plug Torque: 36 ft lbs
    Drain Plug Torque: 36 ft lbs

    Engine Oil 10W30 or 5W30 Capacity: 6.1
    Best to refill the engine with 5 liters. This will force your reservoir to fill up a liter to the engine. This also tests if the transfer process still works, if not just top off the engine. Reservoir should always be to its capacity.
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    Re: Fluid Capacities

    From my 91 Owner's Manual:

    A/T Fluid Capacity:
    Dry Fill - 6 quarts
    Drain and refill - Up to 2.5 quarts.
    NOTE: I raise the front of the van when I drain, which tips more fluid out. If I let it drain overnight like this, I get out around 4 quarts, or about 2/3 total capacity.

    Diffs:
    Rear: 1.6 quarts
    Front (if AWD): 1.1 quarts
    Oil: 80W-90 Hypoid Gear oil API GL-5 (SAE 90 if you live where temps never drop below 0 F)

    Engine:
    Drain and Fill (w/ filter change) = 6.1 quarts (6 quarts is fine, that's what I use, always reaches the top of the "FULL" mark)
    w/o filter = 5.8
    Reservoir tank = 2.1 quarts
    NOTE: I have the reservoir tank disabled because the float sensor got stuck in the low position an overfilled my engine by over a quart. That only had to happen once for me to swear off the system entirely. I have run 5 Previa engines (3 original, 2 JDM), and not one of them ever consumed any oil during a 3-4k mile oil change interval. The oil reservoir system is overkill IMO, and in my case, was doing more harm than good.

    Transfer:
    1.4 quarts 75W-90 Multipurpose Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5

    Cooling System:
    Total Capacity = 12.3 quarts (13 quarts for vehicles with towing kit)

    Manual Transmission:
    2.7 quarts All-Trac, 2.3 quarts RWD.
    SAE 75W-90 multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
    NOTE: Use GL-4 to protect brass synchros, GL-5 can cause additional wear to yellow metals. GL-4 gear oil can be very difficult to find. I am only aware of premium synthetic oil brands that still make it (RedLine MT-90 and Amsoil "MTG"). I am using the Amsoil synthetic MTG 75W-90 GL-4 in my AWD M/T Previa and the shifts are less notchy, no more synchro grinding going into 2, 3, or R (which used to happen occassionally with the old 75W-90 GL-5 conventional gear oil I had in there), and just smoother operation in general. Highly recommended, and even though it's $15/quart, it's good for at least 60,000 miles.

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    Re: Fluid Capacities

    I personally use 2 quarts for the autotrans fluid.
    I was told at a transmission shop use 3 quarts.

    parts store i mix valvoline maxlife and dexron auto transmission fluid. The drain plug is 14mm.
    The small bolts holding the transmission fluid pan are 10mm.

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