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Engine Control System - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Specifications Chevrolet Prizm I

BATTERY CAPACITY

ApplicationCold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C)Reserve Capacity Minutes
1.0L & 1.3L39071
1.8L31090
1.9L52585
2.2L52590
2.4L60090
3.0L525110
3.1L
"N" Body60090
"W" Body600115
3.4L60090
3.5L690115
3.8L
"C" & "G" Bodies880150
"F" Body69090
"H" Body770115
"W" Body
VIN K690115
VIN 1770115
4.0L880150
4.6L
DeVille & Eldorado480150
Seville880150
5.7L
"F" Body52590
"Y" Body60090

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
1.0L & 1.3L3.5 (3.3)
1.8L3.9 (3.7)
1.9L, 2.2L & 2.4L4.0 (3.8)
3.0L & 3.5L6.0 (5.8)
3.1L, 3.4L & 3.8L4.5 (4.3)
4.0L7.0 (6.6)
4.6L7.5 (7.1)
5.7L
Camaro & Firebird5.5 (5.2)
Corvette6.5 (6.1)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Includes oil filter capacity.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Includes oil filter capacity.

FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

COOLING SYSTEM FLUID CAPACITY

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
1.0L4.1 (3.9)
1.3L
Automatic Transmission5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission4.9 (4.6)
1.8L
Automatic Transmission6.4 (6.1)
Manual Transmission6.6 (6.2)
1.9L7.0 (6.6)
2.2L10.3 (9.7)
2.4L
"J" Body10.7 (10.1)
"N" Body
Alero & Grand Am11.3 (10.7)
Malibu10.6 (10.0)
3.0L10.6 (10.0)
3.1L
"N" Body13.6 (12.9)
"W" Body
Except Grand Prix11.7 (11.0)
Grand Prix11.0 (10.4)
3.4L12.5 (11.8)
3.5L12.3 (11.7)
3.8L
"C", "G" & "H" Bodies13.0 (12.3)
"F" Body
Automatic Transmission11.4 (10.8)
Manual Transmission11.7 (11.0)
"W" Body
Grand Prix, Regal & Intrigue12.3 (11.7)
Lumina & Monte Carlo11.7 (11.0)
4.0L13.0 (12.3)
4.6L12.5 (11.8)
5.7L
"F" Body
Automatic Transmission11.8 (11.2)
Manual Transmission11.9 (11.3)
"Y" Body
Automatic Transmission12.6 (11.9)
Manual Transmission12.9 (12.2)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Includes heater.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Includes heater.

FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITY

Application(3) Quantity Qts. (L)
1.3L1.6 (1.5)
1.8L
3-Speed2.6 (2.5)
4-Speed4.0 (3.8)
1.9L4.2 (4.0)
2.2L
3T404.0 (3.8)
2.2L, 2.4L & 3.1L
4T40-E6.9 (6.5)
3.0L
With 245 mm Converter7.0 (6.6)
With 260 mm Converter8.0 (7.8)
3.1L
4T60-E7.4 (7.0)
3.4L
4T45-E6.6 (6.5)
3.5L
4T65-E7.4 (7.0)
3.8L
"C", "G", "H" & "W" Bodies7.4 (7.0)
"F" Body5.0 (4.7)
4.0L & 4.6L11.0 (10.4)
5.7L5.0 (4.7)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter. (3) Dexron-III.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(3)Dexron-III.

FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION) (1) (2)

MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITY

ApplicationQuantity Qts. (L)
1.0L & 1.3L(2) 2.5 (2.4)
1.8L(2) 2.0 (1.9)
1.9L(3) 2.6 (2.5)
2.2L & 2.4L(4) 2.0 (1.9)
3.8L & 5.7L(3) 4.1 (3.9)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil. (3) Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE. (4) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil.
(3)Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE.
(4)Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).

FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION) (1)

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentMiles
Air Filter30,000
Accessory Drive Belt (1)
1.0L & 1.3L30,000
1.9L18,000
All Others60,000
Engine Coolant
1.0L, 1.3L & 1.8L30,000
1.9L100,000
All Others150,000
Fuel Filter
1.0L, 1.3L, 1.9L & 3.0L100,000
All Others(2)
Oil & Filter
3.0L5000
3.1L, 3.5L, 3.8L & 4.6L7500
All Others3000
Spark Plugs
1.0L, 1.3L, 1.8L & 1.9L30,000
All Others100,000
(1) Inspect and replace if necessary. (2) Periodic replacement is not required. Check and replace as necessary.
(1)Inspect and replace if necessary.
(2)Periodic replacement is not required. Check and replace as necessary.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Application(1) Belt Deflection
1.0L & 1.3L
A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump.28-.35" (7-9 mm)
Generator/Water Pump
New Belt.20-.28" (5-7 mm)
Used Belt (2).24-.32" (6-8 mm)
All Others(3)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. (2) Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes. (3) Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2)Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes.
(3)Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).

BELT ADJUSTMENT