AMC Encore
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the AMC Encore — from 1985 to 1987.
1985–1987 AMC Encore
1.4L I4 NA (Renault Cleon-Fonte 1397cc) · FWD
64 hp / 77 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Manual (Renault JB)
Fluid75W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion (manual, no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt40,000 mi
1985–1987 AMC Encore
1.4L I4 Turbo (Renault Cleon-Fonte 1397cc) · FWD
85 hp / 101 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Renault UN-1)
Fluid75W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity3.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion (manual, no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt40,000 mi
1985–1987 AMC Encore
1.4L I4 Turbo (Renault Cleon-Fonte 1397cc) · FWD
85 hp / 101 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic (Renault MB1)
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion (manual, no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt40,000 mi