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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/retailer for more information.

Cooling System

  • 3.6L V6 Engine (VIN Code 7)

10.3 qt

9.7 L

  • 3.6L V6 Engine (VIN Code V)

10.6 qt

10.0 L

  • 6.2L V8 Engine -- Cooling System

13.4 qt

12.7 L

  • 6.2L V8 Engine -- Intercooler Cooling System

3.2 qt

3.0 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.6L V6 Engine

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 6.2L V8 Engine

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

18.0 gal

68.1 L

Transfer Case -- AWD

1.1 qt

1.0 L

Transmission Fluid

  • 6-Speed Automatic CTS

6.7 qt

6.3 L

  • 6-Speed Automatic CTS-V

6.7 qt

6.3 L

  • 6-Speed Manual CTS

1.9 qt

1.8 L

  • 6-Speed Manual CTS-V

4.0 qt

3.8 L

Wheel Nut Torque

140 lb ft

190 N·m

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

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

3.6L V6 Engine

7

Automatic

Manual

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

3.6L V6 Engine

V

Automatic

Manual

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

6.2L V8 Engine

P

Automatic

Manual

0.040 in (1.0 mm)