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VT Commodore VT SS

1997–2000 · Sedan · Chevrolet LS1
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Years 1997–2000
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5
Engine(s) Chevrolet LS1

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Automatic Transmission Oil
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~9.0-9.5 L (dry fill) 4-speed 4L60-E automatic Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Consistent with the 4L60-family automatic carried over from VR/VS. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Automatic Transmission Oil
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~9.0-9.5 L (dry fill) 4-speed 4L60 automatic (V8 Group A used ZF automatic in some variants) Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Dexron III is the standard recommendation for GM 4L60-family automatics of this era. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Differential Oil
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Differential Oil

SAE 80W-90 GL-5 ~1.2-1.4 L Independent rear suspension (IRS) diff, open or optional limited-slip. Penrite Pro Gear 85W-90 GL-5 (+ LSD friction modifier if fitted) Capacity is a typical estimate, broadly consistent with VN-VS. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Differential Oil
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Differential Oil

SAE 80W-90 GL-5 ~1.2-1.4 L Independent rear suspension (IRS) diff, smaller than the earlier live-axle Salisbury unit open or optional limited-slip. Penrite Pro Gear 85W-90 GL-5 (+ LSD friction modifier if fitted) As per VN/VP. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (V6: 3.8L Ecotec L36)
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Engine Oil (V6: 3.8L Ecotec L36)

SAE 10W-30 5.3 L 3.8L Ecotec-generation pushrod V6 Castrol GTX 10W-30 / Penrite Everyday 10W-40 5.3L figure sourced from a CarsGuide Q&A on a 1998-era V6 Commodore. Holden\'s factory handbook spec for this era was 10W-30 do not use 20W-50, which is too heavy for this engine\'s oil-pump clearances. VZ also introduced the Alloytec 3.6L V6 late in its run alongside the outgoing Ecotec 3.8L — see VE/VF entry for Alloytec-specific figures if fitted. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (V8: 5.0L 304/308)
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 5.0L 304/308)

SAE 20W-50 / 15W-40 5.1-5.2 L 5.0L Holden V8 Penrite HPR30 20W-60 Capacity sourced directly from Penrite lube-guide listings (VS Series/Series II 5.0L V8: 5.1 L). Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (V8: 5.7L LS1)
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT SS    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 5.7L LS1)

SAE 10W-30 5.7-6.3 L 5.7L Gen III LS1 V8 Mobil 1 / Penrite HPR Diesel 15 10W-30 or full synthetic 5W-30 Sourced from an HSV VT-II owner\'s handbook (5 L approx incl. filter) and enthusiast forum consensus that later dipsticks (VX onward) require closer to 5.5-6.3 L to reach \'full\'. Confirm against the specific model-year handbook. Check price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
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Engine: 180kW 3.6L Vapour Injection LPG V6 Engine

Capacity: 3564cc

Type: Conventional, longitudinal 60 Degree V6, double overhead cam with 4 valves per cylinder

Number of cylinders: 6

Bore and Stroke:

Compression Ratio: 12.2:1

Power: 180kW @6000rpm

Torque: 320Nm @ 2000rpm

Fuel System: Liquid Vapour LPG injection

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Engine: 185kW 3.0L SIDI Direct Injection V6

Capacity: 2997cc

Type: Conventional, longitudinal, 60 degree V6 with 4 valves per cylinder.

Number of Cylinders: 6

Bore and Stroke:

Compression Ratio: 11.7:1

Power: 185kW @6700rpm

Torque: 290nM @ 2600rpm

Fuel System: Spark Ignition Direct Injection

Engine: 210kW 3.6L SIDI Direct Injection V6 Engine

Capacity: 3564cc

Type: Conventional, longitudinal 60 Degree V6, double overhead cam with 4 valves per cylinder

Number of cylinders: 6

Bore and Stroke:

Compression Ratio: 11.5:1

Power: 210kW @6700rpm

Torque: 350Nm @ 2800rpm

Fuel System: Spark Ignition Direct Injection

Engine: 6.0L Gen IV Alloy V8 Engine

Capacity: 5967cc

Type: Conventional, longitudinal, 90 degree overhead valve V8

Number of Cylinders: 8

Bore and Stroke:

Compression Ratio: 10.4:1

Power:

(Auto): 260kW @ 5600rpm

(Manual) 270kW @ 5600rpm

Torque:

(Auto): 517Nm @4400rpm

(Manual): 530Nm @ 4400rpm

Transmission

Automatic

6 Speed Automatic

1st: 4.07:1

2nd: 2.37:1

3rd: 1.55:1

4th: 1.16:1

5th: 0.85:1

6th: 0.67:1

R: ???

6 Speed Manual (V6)

1st: 4.48:1

2nd: 2.58:1

3rd: 1.68:1

4th: 1.19:1

5th: 1.00:1

6th: 0.75:1

6 Speed Manual (V8)

1st: 4.48:1

2nd: 2.07:1

3rd: 1.43:1

4th: 1.00:1

5th: 0.71:1

6th: 0.57:1

Final Drive Ratio:

V6: 3.27:1

V8 Auto: 2.92:1

V8 Manual: 3.45:1

Clutch

Electrical

Brakes:

4 wheel ventilated disc brakes, twin piston front caliper, single piston rear caliper.

SSV Redline: Brembo performance brakes with 4 piston front calipers

Anti Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) and Traction Control

Steering:

Electronic Assisted Constant Ratio rack and pinion system

Turning Circle: 11.4m

Suspension:

Front: MacPherson Strut with STD Stabiliser bar

Rear: Multi link rear suspension with STD stabiliser bar

Fuel Tank Capacity:

71L Petrol

84.4L LPG

Wheelbase:

2 915mm (Sedan and Wagon)

3 009mm (ute and Statesman)

Length:

4 947mm (Sedan)

4 919mm (Wagon)

5 062mm (Ute)

5 160mm (Statesman)

Width:

1898mm (All)

Height:

1471mm (Sedan)

1474mm (Wagon)

1494mm Ute

1470mm Statesman

Weight:

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