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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

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

1.35 lb

.61 kg

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

1.21 lb

.55 kg

Automatic Transaxle

7.6 qt

7.2 L

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

Cooling System Including Reservoir

  • 3.5L V6 Engine

12.2 qt

11.6 L

  • 3.5L Flexible Fuel V6 Engine

12.2 qt

11.6 L

  • 3.9L V6 Engine

12.2 qt

11.6 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

12.8 qt

12.1 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.5L V6 Engine

4.0 qt

3.8 L

  • 3.5L Flexible Fuel V6 Engine

4.0 qt

3.8 L

  • 3.9L V6 Engine

4.0 qt

3.8 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

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

1

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8

C

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)