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DeLorean DMC-12

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the DeLorean DMC-12 — from 1981 to 1983.

19811983 DeLorean DMC-12

2.85L V6 (B28F) · RWD

130 hp / 153 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight20W-50
Capacity6.8 qt
Filter102114B

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 80W GL-4 Gear Oil
Drain & fill3.9 qt
Full capacity3.9 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene Glycol (green)
Capacity11.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic Rack and Pinion
FluidATF Dexron II

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size195/60R14 (front), 235/60R15 (rear)
Pressure (front)23 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 195/60R14 (front), 235/60R15 (rear) tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.026 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver20"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt30,000 mi