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Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations  for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Application Specification
Metric English
Cooling System
  • 3.8L V6 Engine
11.2 liters 11.8 quarts
  • 4.6L V8 Engine
12.0 liters 12.7 quarts
Engine Oil With Filter
  • 3.8L V6 Engine
4.3 liters 4.5 quarts
  • 4.6L V8 Engine
7.1 liters 7.5 quarts
Engine Oil without Oil Filter
  • 3.8L V6 Engine
3.76 liters 4.0 quarts
  • 4.6L V8 Engine
6.625 liters 7.0 quarts
Fuel Tank
  • 3.8L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, MA
68.1 liter 18.0 gallons
  • 3.8L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all other states
70.0 liter 18.5 gallons
  • 4.6L Engine sold new in all states
70.0 liter 18.5 gallons
Transmission/Transaxle 4T65-E
  • Bottom Pan Removal
7.0 liters 7.4 quarts
  • Complete Overhaul
9.5 liters 10.0 quarts
  • Dry
12.7 liters 13.4 quarts
Transmission/Transaxle 4T80-E
  • Bottom Pan Removal - Requires drain plug removal
6.6 liters 7.0 quarts
  • Complete Overhaul - With existing converter
12.0 liters 12.6 quarts
  • Dry
14.2 liters 15.0 quarts