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Old 10-12-2009, 12:58 PM
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How Man liters of oil does the 3.0L V6 take?

hey guys im about to do an oil change and i was told by Canadian tire that the 3.0L V6 takes 4.2 liters. just wondering if someone knows for sure. Thanks
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not sure what 5.5qt's is in liters but that's how much i use
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4.5 to 4.7 liters with filter. 4.2 is probably a good starting point.
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I always buy the 4.4 liter jug of Mobil1 and it puts it right to the proper line on the dipstick.
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5.5 quarts is 5.2 liters. thanks guys i think ill start with the 4.4 liter jug and ill have a 1 liter for top up. cheers
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dose anyone know what kind and how much oil the differentials take? this is my fist time changing it my self, any tips or pictures would be great thanks!
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engine oil (pg 1)
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...t/preparat.pdf


front diff (pg 4)
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...f/preparat.pdf


rear diff (pg 3)
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...f/preparat.pdf

And anything else you might need to know could be found here

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...5/contents.htm

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thanks!!!
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