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Cooling System Specifications: Coolant

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NOTE: Actual capacity figures are shown, but may vary 15% due to system variations. Capacities include coolant reservoir (filled to ADD mark).
COOLANT CAPACITY

Application Quarts (L)
Caballero, El Camino & Monte Carlo
4.3L 13.1 (12.4)
5.0L 16.5 (15.6)
Camaro
2.5L 9.8 (9.3)
2.8L 12.5 (11.8)
5.0L 17.0 (16.1)
Caprice
4.3L 12.2 (11.5)
5.0L 15.9 (16.8)
Cavalier
2.0L 9.6 (9.1)
2.8L 11.0 (10.4)
Celebrity
2.5L (1) 9.6 (9.0)
2.8L (1) 12.5 (11.8)
Chevette
1.6L 9.2 (8.8)
1.8L Diesel 9.0 (8.6)
Corvette 14.0 (13.3)
Nova 6.3 (6.0)
(1) Add .5 qts. (.4L) with A/C.