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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
  • 3.6L V6 - RPO LY7
9.7 liters 10.3 quarts
  • 3.6L V6 - RPO LLT
10.0 liters 10.6 quarts
  • 6.2L V8
11.8 liters 12.5 quarts
  • 6.2L V8 - Air Charge Cooling System
2.3 liters 2.4 quarts
Engine Oil With Filter
  • 3.6L V6
5.7 liters 6.0 quarts
  • 6.2L V8
5.7 liters 6.0 quarts
Fuel Tank 68.1 liters 18.0 gallons
Front Differential 0.7 liters 0.74 quarts
Rear Differential
Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential component.
  • For vehicles equipped the Limited Slip Differential
1.2 liters 1.26 quarts
  • For vehicles not equipped with the Limited Slip Differential
1.3 liters 1.3 quarts
  • Drain and Fill with use of drain plug
1.1 liters 1.16 quarts
IMPORTANT: The following is for vehicles equipped with the Limited Slip Differential option. The Limited Slip Additive container capacity is greater than the amount needed. Only add the amount specified.
Limited Slip Differential Additive GM P/N 1052358 (Canadian P/N 992694)
  • Drain and Fill with cover removed
100 ml 3.38 ounces
  • Drain and Fill with use of drain plug
70 ml 2.37 ounces
Transmission/Transaxle
  • Manual Transmission - Aisin AV6
1.8 liters 1.9 quarts
  • Manual Transmission - Tremec 6 Speed
3.8 liters 4.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission
  • Pan Removal and Filter Replacement - Approximate Capacity
6.3 liters 6.7 quarts
  • Overhaul - Approximate Capacity
10.6 liters 11.2 quarts
  • Complete Trans System - Approximate Capacity
10.8 liters 11.4 quarts
  • Complete Trans System (Heavy Duty Cooling) - Approximate Capacity
11.0 liters 11.6 quarts