Approximate Fluid Capacities

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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
Application	Metric	English
Cooling System
3.6L Engine (RPO LY7)	10.4 liters	11.0 quarts
3.8L Engine (RPO L26)	11.0 liters	11.7 quarts
5.3L Engine	12.6 liters	13.3 quarts
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (RPO LY7)	5.2 liters	5.5 quarts
3.8L Engine (RPO L26)	4.3 liters	4.5 quarts
5.3L Engine	5.7 liters	6.0 quarts
Engine Oil without Oil Filter
3.6L Engine (RPO LY7)	4.8 liters	5.2 quarts
3.8L Engine (RPO L26)	3.76 liters	4.0 quarts
5.3L Engine	5.2 liters	5.5 quarts
Fuel Tank	66.0 liters	17.5 gallons
Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E
Automatic - Drain and Refill	7.0 liters	7.4 quarts
Automatic - Complete Overhaul	9.5 liters	10.0 quarts
Automatic - Dry	12.7 liters	13.4 quarts