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2005 Saturn L300, LW300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 L300, LW300.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2005 Saturn L300, LW300 takes 5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 18/26/21 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year2005 2003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque92 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 09192426. Note the factory fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	09192426 alt 09240161
Engine air filter	90571362
Fuel filter	25319686 discontinued
Spark plug	09195166 discontinued
Front wiper blades	22698024 discontinued
Serpentine belt	24401180
Thermostat	24420653 discontinued · alt 55353494

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	97 cu ft
Cargo volume	18 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 92 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.9
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 89021184 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

92 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.00-2.10 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	39-49
Injector Primary Resistance	13-15.5 na ohms
Engine Compression	180
Engine Oil Pressure	16 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle	59 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.080 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in / 0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 6 bolts

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	18 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	15 degrees.	15 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt Engine oil filter 09192426 Engine air filter 90571362 Fuel filter 25319686 Spark plug 09195166

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 L300, LW300 take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the L300, LW300 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.