When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the MIN mark for the 2.2L L4
engine or below the lower mark (B) for the 3.5L
V6 engine, then you will need to add at least one quart
of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, seeCapacities and Speci cations on
page 5-102.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when you are through.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
For Vehicles with the 2.2L L4 (L61)
Engine Only
Look for two things:
GM6094M
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM
Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 3.5L V6 (L66) Engine
2.2L L4 (L61) Engine3.5L V6 (L66) Engine
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Capacities and Speci cations
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
2.2L L4 (L61)
3.5L V6 (L66)1.5 lbs
1.75 lbs0.68 kg
0.79 kg
Cooling System
2.2L L4 (L61)
3.5L V6 (L66)7.4 quarts
9.7 quarts7.0 L
9.2 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.2L L4 (L61)
3.5L V6 (L66)5.0 quarts
4.5 quarts4.7 L
4.3 L
Fuel Tank 16.5 gallons 62.4 L
Transaxle
Automatic, All-wheel drive
Automatic, Two-wheel drive
Manual
VTi Variable4.1 quarts
4.5 quarts
1.8 quarts
6.9 quarts3.9 L
4.3 L
1.7 L
6.5 L
Wheel Nut Torque 92 ft lb 125Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
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