When to Add Engine Oil
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 Speci cations on page 5-99.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. V6 Engine
V8 Engine
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Capacities and Speci cations
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
3.5L V6 Engine, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel and 3.9L V6 Engine 1.35 lb .61 kg
5.3L V8 Engine 1.21 lb .55 kg
Automatic Transaxle 7.6 qt 7.2 L
When draining/replacing converter, more uid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.5L V6 Engine 12.2 qt 11.6 L
3.5L Flexible Fuel V6 Engine 12.2 qt 11.6 L
3.9L V6 Engine 12.2 qt 11.6 L
5.3L V8 Engine 12.8 qt 12.1 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3.5L V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L
3.5L Flexible Fuel V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L
3.9L V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L
5.3L V8 Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
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