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Table 1: Engine Specifications
Table 2: CTS-V Engine Data

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

1.3 lbs

0.6 kg

Cooling System

  • 2.8L HFV6

11.7 qt

11.1 L

  • 3.6L HFV6

12.1 qt

11.8 L

  • 6.0L V8

13.4 qt

12.7 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 2.8L HFV6

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 3.6L HFV6

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 6.0L V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

17.5 gal

66.2 L

Transmission

  • Automatic

9.5 qt

9.0 L

  • 6-Speed Manual - CTS

1.9 qt

1.8 L

  • 6-Speed Manual - CTS-V

3.7 qt

3.5 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 lb ft

(140 N·m)

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

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

2.8L HFV6

T

Automatic

6-Speed Manual

0.043 inches (1.1 mm)

3.6L HFV6

7

Automatic

6-Speed Manual

0.043 inches (1.1 mm)

6.0L V8

U

6-Speed Manual

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

CTS-V Engine Data

Engine

Horsepower

Torque

Displacement

Compression Ratio

6.0L V8 (LS2)

400 hp (298 kW)@ 6000 rpm

400 ft lb (542 Nm)@ 4400 rpm

6.0 L

10.9:1