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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

  • Pan Removal and Replacement

7.6 qt

7.2 L

Cooling System

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

12.2 qt

11.6 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

12.8 qt

12.1 L

Engine Oil with Filter

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

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

.040 in (1.01 mm)

3.5L V6 Flex Fuel

K

Automatic

.040 in (1.01 mm)

3.9L V6

1

Automatic

.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3 L V8

C

Automatic

.040 in (1.01 mm)