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CHEVROLET Cavalier
Third generation (1995-1999) / Third generation / Second generation (1995–2005) / third generation / 1996-2004 / Sedan, Coupe, Wagon (market dependent) / Sedan / Coupe / Wagon / Sedan / Coupé / Wagon (market dependent) / Sedan, Coupe, Wagon
North America primarily; some versions in select global markets via import or rebadgeNorth America primarily, with limited presence in other global marketsPrimarily North America, with some export versionsNorth America / select global marketsNorth America primarily; limited export markets with similar specsNorth America primarily; limited export marketsCouverture: expanded
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1996 CHEVROLET Cavalier LN2/LK5 (GMJ200)
GMJ200 / LN2, LK5 / 3.1L V6 (LN2) and 2.2L I4 (LK5) OHV engines used depending on trim and market
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, API SJ or betterCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.2 quarts (4.0 liters) with filter; service-fill includes filter replacementRelated: 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier third generation, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier third generation
1998 CHEVROLET Cavalier L35 (2.2L OHV I4)/LD2 (2.4L DOHC I4 from 1997+) (GMJ200)
GMJ200 / L35 (2.2L OHV I4), LD2 (2.4L DOHC I4 from 1997+) / The 1998 Cavalier featured two main inline-4 engines: the base 2.2L OHV (L35) and the optional 2.4L DOHC (LD2) introduced mid-1990s for higher output models.
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Type d’huile: GF-3 or API SJ 5W-30 recommendedCapacité d’huile: 2.2L: approx. 4.2 L (including filter); 2.4L: approx. 4.5 L service-fill including filterRelated: L35, LD2, GMJ200 chassis
1999 CHEVROLET Cavalier LL8/L61 (GM J-Body)
GM J-Body / LL8, L61 / 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier mainly offered with 2.2L 4-cylinder engines including the pushrod LL8 and the DOHC L61 engines, varying by trim and market.
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, API service SM or higherCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.2 quarts (4.0 liters) including filter; service-fill volume with filter changeRelated: J-Body platform codes, LL8 engine family, L61 DOHC engine family
2000 CHEVROLET Cavalier LK0/LN2 (GMJ200)
GMJ200 / LK0, LN2 / 3.1L V6 (LK0) and 2.2L L4 (LN2) gasoline engines available depending on market and trim
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, API SJ or higherCapacité d’huile: Approx. 5.2 quarts (4.9 liters) including filter - service fillRelated: LK0, LN2
2002 CHEVROLET Cavalier L61/LD9 (GMN1500)
GMN1500 / L61, LD9 / The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier was offered mainly with two engines: a 2.2L Ecotec DOHC inline-4 (L61) producing around 140 hp and a 2.4L Ecotec (LD9) in some trims and markets producing approximately 150 hp.
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 recommended for most climatesCapacité d’huile: Approx. 4.2 liters (with filter); service-fill including filter changeRelated: L61 (2.2L Ecotec), LD9 (2.4L Ecotec)
2004 CHEVROLET Cavalier LD9/L61 (GMX200)
GMX200 / LD9, L61 / 4-cylinder engines including 2.2L inline-4 (LD9) and 2.4L inline-4 (L61 Ecotec) available in 2004.
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, API Certified SM or higherCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.2 quarts (service-fill, including filter change)Related: LD9, L61
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | LN2, LK5 | 3.1 L V6 (3046 cc); 2.2 L I4 (2200 cc) | Throttle Body Injection (TBI) for V6; Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) for I4 |
| 1998 | technical-profile | L35 (2.2L OHV I4), LD2 (2.4L DOHC I4 from 1997+) | 2.2 L and 2.4 L inline-4 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | LL8, L61 | 2.2 L (2171 cc) | Multiport fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | LK0, LN2 | 3.1L (3054 cc) V6; 2.2L (2171 cc) inline-4 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | L61, LD9 | 2198 cc (L61) and 2394 cc (LD9) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | LD9, L61 | 2.2L (133 cu in) and 2.4L (146 cu in) | Sequential fuel injection |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LN2, LK5 | SAE 5W-30, API SJ or better | Approximately 4.2 quarts (4.0 liters) with filter; service-fill includes filter replacement | Dexron III automatic transmission fluid for automatics |
| 1998 | L35 (2.2L OHV I4), LD2 (2.4L DOHC I4 from 1997+) | GF-3 or API SJ 5W-30 recommended | 2.2L: approx. 4.2 L (including filter); 2.4L: approx. 4.5 L service-fill including filter | DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid |
| 1999 | LL8, L61 | SAE 5W-30, API service SM or higher | Approximately 4.2 quarts (4.0 liters) including filter; service-fill volume with filter change | DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid |
| 2000 | LK0, LN2 | SAE 5W-30, API SJ or higher | Approx. 5.2 quarts (4.9 liters) including filter - service fill | DEXRON III/Mercon automatic transmission fluid for automatics |
| 2002 | L61, LD9 | SAE 5W-30 recommended for most climates | Approx. 4.2 liters (with filter); service-fill including filter change | Dexron VI or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2004 | LD9, L61 | SAE 5W-30, API Certified SM or higher | Approximately 4.2 quarts (service-fill, including filter change) | DEXRON-VI or equivalent ATF for automatic transmissions |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: LN2, LK5, L35 (2.2L OHV I4), LD2 (2.4L DOHC I4 from 1997+), LL8, L61, LK0, LD9
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (available on I4 versions), 4-speed automatic (4T60-E electronically controlled automatic on V6), Dexron III automatic transmission fluid for automatics, 5-speed manual (standard on base models), 4-speed automatic, DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual (varied by market and trim), 4-speed 4T40-E automatic available
- Dimensions des pneus: P195/70R14, P205/65R15, P185/65R14, P195/60R15 (depending on trim), P195/65R15, P205/60R15, P205/60R15 depending on trim, P205/55R16 depending on trim and market, P185/65R15, P195/60R15
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: SAE 5W-30, API SJ or better / GF-3 or API SJ 5W-30 recommended / SAE 5W-30, API service SM or higher / SAE 5W-30, API SJ or higher
- Fluide de transmission: Dexron III automatic transmission fluid for automatics / DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid / DEXRON III/Mercon automatic transmission fluid for automatics / Dexron VI or equivalent automatic transmission fluid
- Liquide de refroidissement: Approx. 7 quarts (6.6 liters) / Approx. 7.5 L / About 9.5 liters (system capacity dependent on body style) / Approx. 7.0 quarts (6.6 liters)
- Liquide de frein: DOT 3 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or higher / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Problèmes connus
- Intake manifold gasket leaks (V6)
- Ignition system wear leading to misfire
- Transmission shift quality decline on automatics
- Rust on doors and quarter panels
- Power steering hose leaks
- Distributor cap wear on L35 engine
- Timing belt replacement critical on L61 engine to avoid engine damage
- Rust corrosion in some markets
- Ignition system wear
- Timing belt replacement required at recommended intervals
- Oxygen sensor failures
- Coolant leaks from radiator and hoses