VT Commodore Paint Codes

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The VT Commodore (1997–1999) followed the VS. Below is every factory paint code we have recorded for the VT Commodore, with an approximate colour swatch so you can narrow down your car’s original shade before you buy paint.

VT Commodore paint codes

Paint code Colour name Approx. swatch Colour family
682f Tungsten Pearl Pearl / grey
687f Sting Red Red
68u Cinnabar Red / orange
690f Phantom Black
B148 Botanica Blue Blue
B168 Bermuda Blue Blue
B171 Raven Black
B176 Amazon Green
C137 Capricorn Green Green
D129 Satin Gold Gold / yellow
E043 Tiger Orange
F118 Rubens Red Red
F129 Granada Red Red
F133 Valencia Red Pearl Red
G082 Tundra Pearl Pearl / white
H097 Morocco Sand Pearl Pearl / sand
H099 Orion Silver Silver
J073 Heron White White

Swatches are approximate on-screen colours only. Screens vary, and decades of ageing, fading and repainting mean no photo or swatch will match a real car. Always match against your own paint code, or a hidden, unfaded area of the car, before buying paint.

Where to find the paint code on a VT Commodore

On a VT, the paint code is shown on the compliance plate. Check the plate and match the code to the list above.

  • Many cars have been repainted, so the plate shows the original colour, which may not be the colour on the car today.
  • If the plate is missing or unreadable, look for original paint in unexposed areas such as inside door shuts, under the parcel shelf or behind trim, and take a sample to a paint supplier for matching.
  • If you are between two similar shades, compare against an original sample rather than relying on a screen.

Buying paint for your VT Commodore

Once you have your code, you have two practical options:

  • Touch-up paint and spray cans for chips, scratches and small panels.
  • Mixed paint by code or sample for panel and full resprays, from your local automotive paint supplier.

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1997–2000 · Sedan · Chevrolet LS1
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Type Viscosity Capacity Specification Brand Notes Where to Buy
Automatic Transmission Oil
Fits 45 vehicles
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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.
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.
Differential Oil
Fits 67 vehicles
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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.
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.
Engine Oil (V6: 3.8L Ecotec L36)
Fits 37 vehicles
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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.
Engine Oil (V8: 5.0L 304/308)
Fits 16 vehicles
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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).
Engine Oil (V8: 5.7L LS1)
Fits 10 vehicles
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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.
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