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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Engine Specifications

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

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/retailer for more information.

Automatic Transmission (Drain and Refill)

7.4 qt

7.0 L

Cooling System Including Reservoir

  • 3.6L V6 and 3.8L V6 Engine

11.2 qt

10.6 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

13.3 qt

12.6 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.6L V6 Engine

5.5 qt

5.2 L

  • 3.8L V6 Engine

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

  • 3.8LV6 Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, MA (see your dealer/retailer for bordering states)

17.0 gal

64.4 L

  • 3.8LV6 Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all other states (see your dealer/retailer for more information)

17.5 gal

66.2 L

  • 3.6LV6 Engine sold new in all states

17.5 gal

66.2 L

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

17.5 gal

66.2 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. See Scheduled Maintenance

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

3.6L V6 Engine

7

Automatic

0.044 in (1.1 mm)

3.8L V6 Engine

2

Automatic

0.060 in (1.52 mm)

5.3 V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management™

C

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)