Turn off the engine and give the oil 20 minutes to drain
back into the oil pan. If
you don’t, the oil dipstick might
not show the actual level.
3.1 L L82 Engine 3.4L LQ 1 Engine
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Oil
If the oil ist at or below the lower mark, then you’ll need
to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind of oil, to use.
For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in
the Index.
1
I NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area’that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
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Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement .... 7 quarts (6.7 L)
After Complete Overhaul ....... 10 quarts (9.5 L)
When draining transaxle convertel; more and/or less
converter fluid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.1L (Code M) ............ 11.6 quarts (10.93 L)
3.4L (Code X) ............. 12.3 quarts (11.65 L)
Refrigerant (R- I34a),
Air Conditioning*
............. 2.0 pounds (0.91 kg)
Engine Specifications
Type .................................
Displacement ..........................
Compression Ratio .....................
Firingorder ..........................
Thermostat Temperature .................
Valve Arrangement .....................
Horsepower ...........................
Engine Crankcase -- Oil and Filter Change
3.1L L82 (Code M) ........... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)
3.4L LQ1
(Code X) ........... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)
Fuel Tank ................. 17.1 gallons (64.7 L)
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in this section.
3.1L (Code M)
V6
191 CID (3.1L)
9.6: 1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91°C)
In-Head
160 @ 5200
3.4L (Code X)
V6
207
CID (3.4L)
9.25: 1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91 “C)
In-Head
215 @ 5200
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