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1973–1974 · Sedan · Muncie M20 Wide Ratio, Muncie M21 Close Ratio

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Years	1973–1974
Body	Sedan
Doors	4
Seats	5
Transmission(s)	Muncie M20 Wide Ratio, Muncie M21 Close Ratio

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Automatic Transmission Oil Fits 91 vehicles View all compatible vehicles HG Holden Belmont HG HG Holden Brougham HG HG Holden Kingswood HG HG Holden Monaro GTS 350 HG HG Holden Monaro GTS HG HG Holden Monaro HG HG Holden Premier HG HJ Holden Belmont HJ HJ Holden Kingswood HJ HJ Holden Monaro GTS HJ HJ Holden Monaro HJ HJ Holden Monaro LS HJ HJ Holden One Tonner HJ HJ Holden Premier HJ HJ Holden Sandman HJ HJ Holden Statesman Caprice HJ HJ Holden Statesman DeVille HJ HK Holden Belmont HK HK Holden Brougham HK HK Holden Kingswood HK HK Holden Monaro GTS 327 HK HK Holden Monaro GTS HK HK Holden Monaro HK HK Holden Premier HK HQ Holden Belmont HQ HQ Holden Kingswood HQ HQ Holden Monaro GTS 350 HQ HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ HQ Holden Monaro HQ HQ Holden Monaro LS HQ HQ Holden One Tonner HQ HQ Holden Premier HQ HQ Holden Sandman HQ HQ Holden SS HQ HQ Holden Statesman DeVille HQ HQ Holden Statesman HQ HT Holden Brougham HG HT Holden Belmont HG HT Holden Kingswood HG HT Holden Monaro GTS 350 HG HT Holden Monaro GTS HG HT Holden Monaro HG HT Holden Premier HG HX Holden Belmont HX HX Holden Chassis & Cab HX HX Holden Kingswood HX HX Holden Monaro GTS HX HX Holden Monaro LE HX HX Holden Panel Van HX HX Holden Premier HX HX Holden Sandman HX HX Holden Statesman Caprice HX HX Holden Statesman DeVille HX HX Holden Utility HX VK Commodore VK Berlina VK Commodore VK Calais VK Commodore VK Executive VK Commodore VK SL VK Commodore VK SS Group A VK Commodore VK Vacationer HZ Holden Kingswood HZ HZ Holden Monaro GTS HZ HZ Holden One Tonner HZ HZ Holden Panel Van HZ HZ Holden Premier HZ HZ Holden Sandman HZ HZ Holden Kingswood SL HZ HZ Holden Statesman Caprice HZ HZ Holden Statesman DeVille HZ HZ Holden Statesman SL/E HZ HZ Holden Ute HZ VB Commodore VB L VB Commodore VB SL VB Commodore VB Vacationer VC Commodore VC L VC Commodore VC SL VC Commodore VC SL/X VC Commodore VC Vacationer VH Commodore VH SL VH Commodore VH SL/E VH Commodore VH SL/X VH Commodore VH SS VH Commodore VH Vacationer WB HDT Magnum WB WB Holden Kingswood Panel Van WB WB Holden Kingswood Utility WB WB Holden One Tonner WB WB Holden Panel Van WB WB Holden Statesman Caprice WB WB Holden Statesman DeVille WB WB Holden Utility WB Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ Part: Automatic Transmission Oil What's wrong? * Comment (optional) Your email (optional - only if you'd like a reply)	Dexron III (ATF)	~7.0-7.4 L (dry fill)	Trimatic 3-speed automatic (from late HK/HT) Powerglide on earliest HK	Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III	Trimatic dry-fill figure of ~7 L (converter + pan) is forum-sourced from Holden factory Trimatic diagnosis literature for the HQ generation a simple drain-and-refill from the pan takes considerably less (~3-4 L). Verify against a factory manual for the exact model.	Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link Check price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202) Fits 68 vehicles View all compatible vehicles HG Holden Belmont HG HG Holden Brougham HG HG Holden Kingswood HG HG Holden Monaro GTS HG HG Holden Monaro HG HG Holden Premier HG HJ Holden Belmont HJ HJ Holden Kingswood HJ HJ Holden Monaro HJ HJ Holden Monaro LS HJ HJ Holden One Tonner HJ HJ Holden Premier HJ HJ Holden Sandman HJ HJ Holden Statesman Caprice HJ HJ Holden Statesman DeVille HJ HK Holden Belmont HK HK Holden Brougham HK HK Holden Kingswood HK HK Holden Monaro GTS HK HK Holden Monaro HK HK Holden Premier HK HQ Holden Belmont HQ HQ Holden Kingswood HQ HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ HQ Holden Monaro HQ HQ Holden Monaro LS HQ HQ Holden One Tonner HQ HQ Holden Premier HQ HQ Holden Sandman HQ HQ Holden Statesman DeVille HQ HQ Holden Statesman HQ HT Holden Brougham HG HT Holden Belmont HG HT Holden Kingswood HG HT Holden Monaro GTS HG HT Holden Monaro HG HT Holden Premier HG HX Holden Belmont HX HX Holden Chassis & Cab HX HX Holden Kingswood HX HX Holden Monaro LE HX HX Holden Panel Van HX HX Holden Premier HX HX Holden Sandman HX HX Holden Statesman Caprice HX HX Holden Statesman DeVille HX HX Holden Utility HX HZ Holden Kingswood HZ HZ Holden One Tonner HZ HZ Holden Panel Van HZ HZ Holden Premier HZ HZ Holden Sandman HZ HZ Holden Kingswood SL HZ HZ Holden Statesman Caprice HZ HZ Holden Statesman DeVille HZ HZ Holden Statesman SL/E HZ HZ Holden Ute HZ VB Commodore VB L VB Commodore VB SL VB Commodore VB Vacationer HR Panel Van HR Premier Sedan HR Premier Station Sedan HR Standard Sedan HR Special Sedan HR Special Station Sedan HR Standard Station Sedan HR Utility Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ Part: Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202) What's wrong? * Comment (optional) Your email (optional - only if you'd like a reply)	SAE 20W-50	4.5-5.0 L	161/173/186/202 ci Red motor (161/186 through HG 173/202 from HQ onward)	Penrite Classic HPR30 20W-60 / Castrol Classic XL30	Six-cylinder capacity is a typical figure for this Red-motor family Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS) introduced drivetrain oils unchanged from HX. Verify exact figure for the specific engine capacity fitted against a factory manual.	Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link Check price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (V8: 253/308) Fits 57 vehicles View all compatible vehicles HG Holden Belmont HG HG Holden Brougham HG HG Holden Kingswood HG HG Holden Monaro GTS 350 HG HG Holden Monaro GTS HG HG Holden Monaro HG HG Holden Premier HG HJ Holden Belmont HJ HJ Holden Kingswood HJ HJ Holden Monaro GTS HJ HJ Holden Monaro HJ HJ Holden Monaro LS HJ HJ Holden One Tonner HJ HJ Holden Premier HJ HJ Holden Sandman HJ HJ Holden Statesman Caprice HJ HJ Holden Statesman DeVille HJ HQ Holden Belmont HQ HQ Holden Kingswood HQ HQ Holden Monaro GTS 350 HQ HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ HQ Holden Monaro HQ HQ Holden Monaro LS HQ HQ Holden One Tonner HQ HQ Holden Premier HQ HQ Holden Sandman HQ HQ Holden SS HQ HQ Holden Statesman DeVille HQ HQ Holden Statesman HQ HT Holden Brougham HG HT Holden Belmont HG HT Holden Kingswood HG HT Holden Monaro GTS HG HT Holden Monaro HG HT Holden Premier HG HX Holden Belmont HX HX Holden Chassis & Cab HX HX Holden Kingswood HX HX Holden Monaro GTS HX HX Holden Monaro LE HX HX Holden Panel Van HX HX Holden Premier HX HX Holden Sandman HX HX Holden Statesman Caprice HX HX Holden Statesman DeVille HX HX Holden Utility HX HZ Holden Kingswood HZ HZ Holden Monaro GTS HZ HZ Holden One Tonner HZ HZ Holden Panel Van HZ HZ Holden Premier HZ HZ Holden Sandman HZ HZ Holden Kingswood SL HZ HZ Holden Statesman Caprice HZ HZ Holden Statesman DeVille HZ HZ Holden Statesman SL/E HZ HZ Holden Ute HZ Think this fitment is incorrect? Report it Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ Part: Engine Oil (V8: 253/308) What's wrong? * Comment (optional) Your email (optional - only if you'd like a reply)	SAE 20W-50	4.3-5.2 L	5.0L (308) / 4.2L (253) Holden V8	Penrite HPR30 20W-60 / Penrite Classic	Later factory service data (via Penrite lube guide) shows 4.3 L for early Commodore-era V8 refills rising to ~5.1-5.2 L in later revisions figure is consistent across the V8\'s long production run from HQ through to VS. Confirm exact figure for HK-HG-era 253/308 against a factory manual.	Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link Check price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link

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Date of introduction

VE Commodore

Sedan: July 16, 2006

Wagon: July 11, 2008

Ute: August 22, 2007

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Time in production

Sedans on sale for 83 Months

Wagons on sale for 58 months

Utes on sale for 69 months

The VE Commodore replaced by the VF Commodore in May 2013.

Model line up

Omega Ute: (8EK80)

Holden SS-V Ute: (8EP80)

Omega Sedan: (8EK69)

Omega Sportswagon: (8EK35)

VE Commodore SS-V sedan: (8EP69)

VE Commodore SS-V Sportswagon: (8EP35)

Berlina Sedan: (8EL69)

Berlina Wagon: (8EL35)

Calais Sedan: (8EX19)

Calais Sportswagon: (8EX350)

Option Packages:

SV6: (A9D & LY7)

SS: (A9D & L98)

Calais-V: (YE3)

Omega Police Pack: (9C1)

SV6 Police Pack: (A8Q & 9C1)

SS Police Pack: (A8V &9C1)

Commodore-V: (A8E)

Lumina: (YF0)

Calais V International: (YE3 & A8X)

60^th Anniversary Special Edition Ute: (A9D, LY7 & A9J)

60^th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: (A9J)

SS-V 60^th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: (A9J)

Calais-V 60^th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: (YE3, A8X & A9J)

Price at time of introduction

VE Commodore Omega Ute: $30 990

Holden SS-V Ute: $44 990

Omega Sedan: $34 490

Omega Sportswagon: $37 790

Commodore SS-V sedan: $51 990

Commodore SS-V Sportswagon: $53 790

Berlina Sedan: $39 990

Berlina SportsWagon: $41 290

Calais Sedan: $45 490 V6, $50 490

Calais Sportswagon: $46 790 V6

SV6 Ute: $35 990

SV6 Sedan: $39 900

VE SV6 Sportswagon: $41 290

SS Ute: $39 990

SS Sedan: $44 990

VE SS Sportswagon: $46 290

Calais-V Sedan: $53 490 V6, $58 490 V8

Calais-V Sportswagon: $55 290 V6, $60 290 V8

Commodore-V sedan: $34 990

Lumina Sedan: $32 990

Calais V International: $56 490 V6, $61 490 V8

60^th Anniversary Special Edition Ute: $36 990

60^th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: $33 990

SS-V 60^th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: $55 290

Calais-V 60^th Anniversary Special Edition Sedan: $56 790 V6, $61 790 V8

Total number Built

About 350 000

Engines

Alloytec V6 3.6L

Option Number: LE0

Engine Prefix: 10HBA

Capacity: 3564 cc

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6

Construction

Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners

Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium

Intake Manifold: Aluminium

Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron

Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins

Crankshaft: Forged steel

Camshaft: Cast nodular iron

Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal

Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6

Induction: Sequential fuel injection.

Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1

Maximum power: 180 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque: 330 Nm @ 2600 rpm

Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane (ULP)

Alloytec V6 Dual Fuel (LPG)

Option Number: LW2

Engine Prefix: 10HBA

Capacity: 3564 cc

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6

Construction

Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners

Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium

Intake Manifold: Aluminium

Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron

Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins

Crankshaft: Forged steel

Camshaft: Cast nodular iron

Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal

Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6

Induction: Sequential fuel injection.

Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1

Maximum power: 175 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque: 325 Nm @ 2600 rpm

Alloytec 195 High Output V6

Option Number: LY7

Engine Prefix: 10H7A (Auto) 10H7B (Manual)

Capacity: 3564 cc

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6

Construction

Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners

Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium

Intake Manifold: Aluminium

Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron

Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins

Crankshaft: Forged steel

Camshaft: Cast nodular iron

Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal

Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6

Induction: Sequential fuel injection.

Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1

Maximum power: 195 kW @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque: 340 Nm @ 2600 rpm

LF1 3.0L SIDI V6

Maximum power: 190 kW @ 6700 rpm

Maximum torque: 290 Nm @ 2900 rpm

LLT 3.6L SIDI V6

Capacity: 3564 cc

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, Double Overhead Cam, 4 valves / cylinder.

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V6

Construction

Block: Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners

Cylinder Head: Semi-permanent mould aluminium

Intake Manifold: Aluminium

Exhaust manifold: High-silicon moly ductile iron

Pistons: Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins

Crankshaft: Forged steel

Camshaft: Cast nodular iron

Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal

Bore x Stroke (mm): 94 x 85.6

Induction: Sequential fuel injection.

Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1

Maximum power: 210 kW @ 6400 rpm

Maximum torque: 350 Nm @ 2900 rpm

L98 Gen IV 6.0L V8

Option Number: L98

Engine Prefix: 7NC (Auto), 7ND (Manual)

Cylinders: 8

Capacity: 5967 cc

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree Overhead Valve V8, cross flow cylinder heads

Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6mm x 92.0mm

Induction: Multiport fuel injection.

Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.

Compression ratio: 10.4 : 1

Maximum power: 270 kW @ 5700 rpm

Maximum torque: 530 Nm @ 4400 rpm

Recommended Fuel: 98 Octane (PULP)

Construction

Block: Cast aluminium with cast in place iron bore liners

Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium

Intake Manifold: Multi piece welded composite

Exhaust manifold: Nodular cast iron

Pistons: Cast aluminium alloy

Crankshaft: Cast nodular iron

Camshaft: Billet steel

Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal

Transmissions

Manual

Name: Aisin AY6

Type: 6 Speed Manual

Option Number: MV5

1^st: 4.48:1

2^nd: 2.58:1

3^rd: 1.63:1

4^th: 1.19

5^th: 1.00:1

6^th: 0.75:1

Name: Tremec T56

Type: 6 Speed Manual

Option Number: MM6

1^st: 3.01:1

2^nd: 2.07:1

3^rd: 1.43:1

4^th: 1.00:1

5^th: 0.84:1

6^th: 0.57:1

Name: GM 4L60E

Type: 4 Speed Automatic

Option Number: M30

1^st: 3.06:1

2^nd: 1.63:1

3^rd: 1.00:1

4^th: 0.70:1

Name: GM 5L40E

Type: 5 Speed Automatic

Option Number: M82

1^st: 3.42:1

2^nd: 2.21:1

3^rd: 1.60:1

4^th: 1.00:1

5^th: 0.75:1

Name: GM 6L50

Type: 6 speed automatic

Option Number: ??

1^st: 4.06:1

2^nd: 2.37:1

3^rd: 1.55:1

4^th: 1.16:1

5^th: 0.85:1

6^th: 0.67:1

Name: GM6L80E

Type: 6 Speed Automatic

Option Number: MYC

1^st: 4.03:1

2^nd: 2.36:1

3^rd: 1.53:1

4^th: 1.15

5^th: 0.85:1

6^th: 0.67:1

Rear Axle:

8.3 inch crown wheel ZF differential with aluminium casing

Alloytec V6: 3.27:1

Alloytec 195 and Automatic V8: 2.92:1

V8 Manual: 3.45:1

Rear Axle:

Option Number: GW8

Ratio: 3.27:1

Option Number: GW6

Ratio: 2.92:1

Option Number: GM3

Ratio: 3.45:1

Option Number: G84

Ratio: 3.70:1

Option Number: GT9

Ratio: 2.87:1

Suspension

Front: Macpherson strut. Direct acting stabiliser bar. Progressive rate coil springs

Rear: Multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS). Progressive rate coil springs. Stabiliser bar

Sports Suspension Option: (FE2): Firmer spring rate. Reduced ride height

Brakes

V6 Front: 298mm x 30mm Vented rotors, twin piston compact aluminium calipers

V6 Rear: 302mm x 22mm vented rotors, single piston aluminium calipers

Front V8: 321mm x 30mm vented rotors, twin piston compact aluminium calipers

Rear V8: 324mm x 22mm vented rotors, twin piston aluminium calipers

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Bosch ESP8, which has:

ABS: Anti-lock Braking System

EBD: Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

EBA: Electronic Brake Assist

TCS: Traction Control System

Steering

Variable Ratio, power assisted rack and pinion type

Turning Circle: 11.4m

V8 Exhaust

Performance-oriented calibration. Matched to 2.25-inch dual stainless steel exhaust with quad outlets. New single-piece engine cover with acoustic insulation.

Wheels

Omega: 16x 7 Inch Steel

Berlina and Calais: 17x 7 inch alloy

Calais-V, SV6 and SS: 18x 8 inch alloy

SS-V: 19x 8 inch alloy

Spare: 17×4 inch steel

Tyres

Omega: P225/60 R16 98V

Berlina and Calais: P225/55 R17 97V

Calais-V, SV6 and SS: P245/45 R18 96V

SS-V: P245/40 R19 94W

Spare: T155/80 R17 111M

Dimensions

Omega Sedan:

Wheelbase: 2915mm

Front Track: 1602mm

Rear Track: 1618mm

Length: 4894mm

Width: 1899mm

Height: 1476mm

Weight: 1690kg

Ground clearance: 110mm

Fuel tank capacity: 73L

Interior Dimensions

Omega Sedan

Front leg room: 1071mm

Rear Leg room: 1001mm

Front Shoulder room: 1501mm

Rear shoulder room: 1499mm

Front head room: 985mm

Rear head room: 965mm

Front hip room: 1439mm

Rear hip room: 1472mm

Cargo volume: 496L

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