2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO oil capacities

If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of
the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter
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 Specications on
page 5-103.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, the 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 in the cross-hatched area.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are
through.
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Fuses Usage
A/C RLY
(COIL)HVAC Control Relay
ENG DEVICESCanister Purge Solenoid, Mass Air
Flow Sensor (MAF), AIR Pump
Relay & Valve Control
DFI MDL Direct Fire Ignition Module
OXY SENOxygen Sensors (Pre and Post
Converter)Relays Usage
FAN CONT #3Secondary Cooling Fan
(Passenger’s Side)
FAN CONT #2 Cooling Fan Control Relay
FAN CONT #1 Primary Cooling Fan (Driver’s Side)
IGN RLY Ignition Relay
A/C CMPR HVAC Compressor
Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.3 lbs 1.0 kg
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 qt 7.0 L
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 qt 9.5 L
When draining/replacing converter, more uid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3400 V6 Engine 11.3 qt 10.7 L
3800 V6 Engine 11.7 qt 11.0 L
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 11.7 qt 11.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3400 V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L
3800 V6 Engine 4.5 qt 4.2 L
3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 4.5 qt 4.2 L
Fuel Tank 17.0 gal 64.3 L
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
3400 V6 E Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 V6 K Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 Supercharged V6 1 Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
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Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-92
Battery..........................................................5-48
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Battery Warning Message................................3-44
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-49
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Brakes..........................................................5-45
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-54
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-55Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-103
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-26, 4-25, 4-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-91
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-90
Your CD Player...........................................3-91
Your CDs ...................................................3-91
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-36
Chains, Tire...................................................5-74
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-46
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-37
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
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