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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
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

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.
Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ    Part: Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202)

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.
Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)

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.
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The VY Commodore represents a major facelift when compared to the VX Commodore. Like the previous model, the VY was in production for 23 months (from September 2002 – August 2004). The series 2, released in August 2003.

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The VY Ute, no longer classed as a Commodore, would be available as a sidebody style ute and as a one tonner. The WK Statesman/ Caprice sold alongside the VY.

The main upgrade presented a more refined cosmetic upgrade, in particular changes occurred to the front end, the rear end of the sedan and the interior.

The VY presented a more aggressive look with squared off headlights and squarer, more defined lines and a squared off back end. The tail lights, positioned higher, the grille, larger and featured a honeycomb pattern to it.

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The VY would be the last of the 3.8L V6 Commodores which began in 1988 with the introduction of the VN. It would also be the last Commodore to use the ECOTEC engine which was first used in the VS Commodore. The supercharged version of the ECOTEC V6 engine would also remain on the options list.

Also carried over from the VX, would be the 5.7L V8 engine, also called the LS1.

The VY sold well. It remained on top of the bets selling cars list for the duration of its production run. The VZ replaced the VY in August of 2004.