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Saturn L-Series

Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Saturn L-Series — from 2000 to 2005.

20002005 Saturn L-Series

2.2L I4 (L61) · FWD

137 hp / 142 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4 qt
Filter25010792

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGM Manual Transmission Fluid
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity9.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Fuel

Tank14.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size195/65R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 195/65R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA525 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20002005 Saturn L-Series

2.2L I4 (L61) · FWD

137 hp / 142 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4 qt
Filter25010792

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4T40-E)
FluidDEXRON-VI ATF
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity9.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Fuel

Tank14.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size195/65R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 195/65R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA525 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20002005 Saturn L-Series

3.0L V6 (LW9) · FWD

182 hp / 190 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.5 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E)
FluidDEXRON-VI ATF
Drain & fill8 qt
Full capacity14.8 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity10.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Fuel

Tank14.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/50R17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 215/50R17 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA600 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi