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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 Regrigerant R134a

  • 3800 V6 Engines

2.3 lbs

1.0 kg

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

1.2 lbs

0.5 kg

Automatic Transaxle

7.4 qt

7.0 L

Cooling System Including Reservoir

  • 3800 V6 Engine

11.2 qt

10.6 L

  • 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine

11.2 qt

10.6 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

13.0 qt

12.3 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3800 V6 Engine

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

6 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

17.5 gal

66.3 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 ft lb

140 N·m

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

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transaxle

Spark Plug Gap

3800 V6

(3.8L L26)

2

Automatic

.060 inches (1.52 mm)

3800 V6 Supercharged

(3.8L L32)

4

Automatic

.060 inches (1.52 mm)

5.3L V8 Engine

C

Automatic

.040 inches (1.01 mm)