Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo — from 1985 to 2007.
1985–1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4.3L V6 (L03) · RWD
150 hp / 230 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic (TH200-4R)
FluidDexron III/Mercon
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Rear capacity3.5 qt
Fuel
Tank18.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1995–1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3.1L V6 (L82) · FWD
160 hp / 185 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Fuel
Tank16.6 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2000–2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3.4L V6 (LA1) · FWD
180 hp / 205 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2006–2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3.5L V6 (LX9/LZE) · FWD
211 hp / 214 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter25,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2006–2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
5.3L V8 (LS4) · FWD
303 hp / 323 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E HD)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter25,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi