Chevrolet Cavalier Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1981–2005)
Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| (1) | Body codes determined by fourth character of VIN code. |
| (1) | Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. |
| (1) Body codes determined by fourth character of VIN code. (2) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (3) Use PAG Oil (Part No. 12345923). (4) Use Saturn PAG oil. |
(1)
Body codes determined by fourth character of VIN code. |
| (1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. (2) Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark i |
(1)
Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. |
| (2) | Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark is 36.0 ounces. Refrigerant capacity for Cutlass and Malibu is 28.0 ounces. |
| (2) | Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. |
| (3) | Compressor oil capacity. |
| (3) | Use PAG Oil (Part No. 12345923). |
| 3.8L V6 |
(3) 8.0
26.1 |
| (4) | Use Saturn PAG oil. |
| 5.7L V8 |
(3) 8.0
32.0 |
| Bottom Pan Removal |
6.5
6.9 quarts |
| "C" Body |
(3) 9.0
32.0 |
| "C" Body |
9.0
32.0 |
| Complete Overhaul |
9.0
9.5 quarts |
| Dry |
12.2
12.9 quarts |
| "E" & "K" Bodies |
(3) 8.0
32.0 |
| "E" & "K" Bodies |
8.0
32.0 |
| "F" Body |
9.0
24.0 |
| Fluid Capacity | 6 |
| Fluid Capacity Note: Approximate, make final check with dipstick. |
Oil Pan Only
4 Quart (US) (qt (US)) |
| "H" Body |
(3) 8.0
32.0 |
| "H" Body |
9.0
32.0 |
| "J" Body |
(3) 9.0
24.0 |
| "J" Body |
9.0
24.0 |
| "L/N" Body |
(3) 9.0
36.0 |
| "M" Body |
3.4
19.0-21.0 |
| "N" Body |
9.0
(2) |
| "S" Body |
(3) 4.1
22.9-26.5 |
| "V" Body |
(3) 9.0
32.1 |
| "V" Body |
9.0
33.5 |
| "W" Body |
(3) 8.0
32.0 |
| "W" Body |
9.0
30.0 |
| With HD6/HT6 Compressor |
(3) 8.0
32.0 |
| With HD6/HT6 Compressor |
8.0
32.0 |
| With V5 Compressor |
(3) 9.0
32.0 |
| With V5 Compressor |
9.0
32.0 |
| "Y" Body |
(3) 8.5
32.0 |
| "Y" Body |
9.0
26.0 |
| "Z" Body |
5.0
24.0 |
| "Z" Body (Saturn) |
(4) 5.0
24.0 |
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