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Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo — from 1985 to 2007.

19851988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

4.3L V6 (L03) · RWD

150 hp / 230 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4 qt
FilterPF35

Transmission

Type3-Speed Automatic (TH200-4R)
FluidDexron III/Mercon
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen Ethylene Glycol
Capacity15.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear capacity3.5 qt

Fuel

Tank18.1 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP205/70R14
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop P205/70R14 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA630 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.045 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

19951999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

3.1L V6 (L82) · FWD

160 hp / 185 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF47

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4T60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity12.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Fuel

Tank16.6 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/60R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 215/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA600 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

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

20002005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

3.4L V6 (LA1) · FWD

180 hp / 205 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF47

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity11.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Fuel

Tank17 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/60R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 225/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA600 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

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

20062007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

3.5L V6 (LX9/LZE) · FWD

211 hp / 214 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity11.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Fuel

Tank17 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/50R18
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 225/50R18 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA600 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

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

20062007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

5.3L V8 (LS4) · FWD

303 hp / 323 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E HD)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity11.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Fuel

Tank17 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/50R18
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/50R18 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

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