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For 1990-2009 cars only
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

For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.

Automatic Transaxle- Drain and Refill

  • 3.8L V6 Engine

7.4 qt

7.0L

  • 4.6L V8 Engine

7.0 qt

6.6 L

Engine Cooling System

  • 3.8L V6 Engine

11.8 qt

11.2 L

  • 4.6L V8 Engine

12.7 qt

12.0 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.8L V6 Engine

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 4.6L V8 Engine

7.5 qt

7.1 L

Fuel Tank

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

18.0 gal

68.1 L

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

18.5 gal

70.0 L

  • 4.6L Engines sold new in all states

18.5 gal

70.0 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 lb ft

140 N·m

All capacities are approximate. When adding, 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

3.8L V6

2

Automatic

0.060 in (1.52 mm)

4.6L V8

Y

Automatic

0.050 in (1.27 mm)