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Chevrolet Impala Fluid Capacities
Factory manual fluid capacities for the Chevrolet Impala. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.
Last updated: 2026-11-01 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
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2020 Chevrolet Impala: 5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 | 5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46 |
| 2018-2019 | 2018-2019 | 5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46 |
| 2017 | 2017 | 5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46 |
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2020 Chevrolet Impala: 5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
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2020
2020Open 2020 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant9.90 QTS. (9.36 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 to 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
2018-2019
2018-2019Open 2018 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant (Eng CD LCV)1.23 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6T45/MHG)— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 8.5 - 9.0 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-20. SAE 0W-20 maybe used as an alternative Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Air Cond Refrigerant (Eng CD LFX)1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6T70/M7W)— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)9.90 QTS. (9.36 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 to 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 8.5 - 9.0 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
2017
2017Open 2017 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6T45/MHG)— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 8.5 - 9.0 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-20. SAE 0W-20 maybe used as an alternative Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6T70/M7W)— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)9.90 QTS. (9.36 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 to 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 8.5 - 9.0 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
2016
2016Open 2016 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-20. SAE 0W-20 maybe used as an alternative Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)
Power Steering Fluid— GM Power Steering Fluid Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)9.90 QTS. (9.36 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
Engine Coolant (LTZ)10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 to 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
2015
2015Open 2015 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-20. SAE 0W-20 maybe used as an alternative Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid— GM Power Steering Fluid Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)9.90 QTS. (9.36 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
Engine Coolant (LTZ)10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 to 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 7.4 - 9.5 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is this data from?
- Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
- What fluid capacities does a Chevrolet Impala use?
- 2020 Chevrolet Impala: 5.10 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG 46
- Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Chevrolet Impala?
- Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.
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