INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with proper adjustment procedures and only need a specification.
CAPACITIES
| Application | Cold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C) | Reserve Minutes |
|---|
| 3.8L | 770 | 115 |
| Application | (1) Quantity: Qts. (L) |
|---|
| Crankcase (2) | 4.0 (3.8) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 13.0 (12.3) |
| Automatic Transaxle (3) (4) | 6.0 (5.7) |
| (1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Does not include oil filter capacity. (3) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter. (4) Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE. |
| (1) | Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. |
| (2) | Does not include oil filter capacity. |
| (3) | Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter. |
| (4) | Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE. |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Camshaft Timing Belt | (1) |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | (1) |
| Oil & Filter | 7500 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| (1) No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary. |
| (1) | No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary. |
| Application | (1) Tension: Lbs. (kg) |
|---|
| Serpentine Belt (2) | 50-70 (23-32) |
| (1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge. (2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary. |
| (1) | Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge. |
| (2) | Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary. |
ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio |
| VINS K & L | 9.0:1 |
| VIN 1 | 8.5:1 |
| Normal Compression Pressure | (1) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | (1) |
| (1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (1) | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ). |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustment is not required.
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 3.8L | 30,000 Maximum |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | AC Spark Plug |
|---|
| VIN K | 41-606 |
| VINS L & 1 | 41-601 |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| 3.8L | .060 (1.52) | 11 (15) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order (3.8L). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order (3.8L)
IGNITION TIMING
Note. For timing procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| 3.8L | (1) |
| (1) Not adjustable. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| 3.8L | 41-47 (2.88-3.30) |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| VINS K & L | (1) 11.8-12.6 |
| VIN 1 | (1) 14.3-14.7 |
| (1) Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C). |
| (1) | Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C). |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. Idle mixture is controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Idle mixture adjustment is neither required nor possible.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For further testing, see TESTS W/CODES article in this section.
| Application | (1) Volts |
|---|
| 3.8L | (2) .20-5.00 |
| (1) Voltage range is from idle position to wide open throttle Position. (2) TP sensor is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Voltage range is from idle position to wide open throttle Position. |
| (2) | TP sensor is not adjustable. |
TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT VOLTAGE
