1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA oil capacities

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-12 Engine Oil
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-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-23 Engine Coolant
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-28 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-29 Brakes
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-32 Battery
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-33 Bulb Replacement
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-39 Tires
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-47 Appearance Care
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-47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-50 Care of Safety Belts
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-50 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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-50 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades6
-51 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-52 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
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-52 Cleaning Tires
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-53 Finish Damage
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-53 Underbody Maintenance
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-53 Chemical Paint Spotting
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-54 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-55 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-55 Service Parts Identification Label
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-55 Electrical System
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-62 Replacement Bulbs
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-63 Capacities and Specifications
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-65 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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-65 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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-65 Vehicle Dimensions

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6-13 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.
3100 (Code M) V6
Engine3800 (Code K) V6
Engine
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the lower mark, then you'll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see ªCapacities and Specificationsº
in the Index.
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.
The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the
engine near the yellow
-looped engine oil dipstick.

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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
4T60E:
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.0 quarts (6.7 L). . .
After Complete Overhaul 9.6 quarts (9.2 L). . . . . . . .
4T65E:
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . .
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . . . .
When draining/replacing converter, more fluid will
be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3100 (Code M) V6 11.6 quarts (10.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 11.7 quarts (11.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . . Refrigerant (R
-134a),
Air Conditioning*1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase
- Oil and
Filter Change
3100 (Code M) V6 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank
3100 (Code M) V6 16.6 gallons (62.8 L). . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 16.6 gallons (62.8 L). . . . . . . . . . .
*See ªAir Conditioning Refrigerantsº later in
this section.
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.

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Back-Up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saver 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-9, 2-27, 4-29 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette
Deck Service 7
-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cellular Telephone 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-36 . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains
Safety 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Soon Light 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-36, 1-40, 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .