engine oil capacity Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004 Owner's Manuals

When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least
one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.
This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities
and Speci®cations on page 5-108.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If your engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets above
the cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for 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.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for two things:
·GM6094M
Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM
Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
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Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements.
Please refer to
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Systems
Front A/C
Front and Rear A/C1.7 lbs.
2.2 lbs.0.8 kg
1.0 kg
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement
Complete Overhaul7.4 quarts
10.0 quarts7.0 L
9.5 L
AWD Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement
Complete Overhaul8.7 quarts
10.8 quarts8.3 L
10.3 L
Cooling System
With A/C
With Rear Climate Control9.6 quarts
11.9 quarts9.1 L
11.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 quarts 3.8 L
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gallons 95.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
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