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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.

Automatic Transaxle

7.4 qt

7.0 L

When draining/replacing converter, more fluid may be needed.

Cooling System Including Reservoir

  • 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel, 3.9L V6 Engines

10.1 qt

9.6 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

13.3 qt

12.6 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.5L V6 , 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel and 3.9L V6 Engines

4.0 qt

3.8 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

  • 3.5L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, MA (see your dealer for bordering states)

17.0 gal

64.4 L

  • 3.5L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all other states (see your dealer for more information)

17.5 gal

66.2 L

  • 3.9L and 5.3L Engines sold in all states

17.5 gal

66.2 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 lb ft

140 Nm

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transaxle

Spark Plug Gap

3.5L V6

N

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

3.5L Flexible Fuel V6

K

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

3.9L V6 with Active Fuel Managementâ„¢

R

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8

C

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information.

Cooling System

10.6 qts

10.0L

Engine Oil with Filter

5.1 qts

4.8L

Transmission Fluid

7.9 qts

7.5L

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.