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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.8L 🢒 Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Cooling System

  • 3.8L V6 Engine

10.6 liters

11.2 quarts

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

12.6 liters

13.3 quarts

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.8L V6 Engine

4.3 liters

4.5 quarts

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

Fuel Tank

  • 3.8L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, MA

64.6 liters

17.0 gallons

  • 3.8L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all other states

66.2 liters

17.5 gallons

  • 5.3L V8 Engine sold new in all states

66.2 liters

17.5 gallons

Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E

  • Automatic - Drain and Refill

7.0 liters

7.4 quarts

  • Automatic - Complete Overhaul

9.5 liters

10.0 quarts

  • Automatic - Dry

12.7 liters

13.4 quarts

Transaxle - 6T70/6T75

  • Valve Body Cover Removal - Approximate Capacity

5.0-7.0 liters

5.3-7.4 quarts

  • Fluid Change - Drain Plug - Approximate Capacity

4.0-6.0 liters

4.2-6.3 quarts

  • Overhaul - Approximate Capacity

7.0-9.0 liters

7.4-9.5 quarts