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VT Commodore VT Acclaim

1997–2000 · Station Wagon
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Your vehicle: VT Commodore VT Acclaim Change
Years 1997–2000
Body Station Wagon
Doors 5
Seats 5

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Type Viscosity Capacity Specification Brand Notes Where to Buy
Automatic Transmission Oil
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT Acclaim    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 Acclaim    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
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT Acclaim    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 Acclaim    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)
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Vehicle: VT Commodore VT Acclaim    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.
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Model Name

EH

Previous Model and Next Model

EJ, Next model, HD

Dates of Production

Introduced:August 26, 1963

Discontinued: February 1965

In production for 18 months

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Production Figures

256 959

Model Range

Standard Sedan: (EH/215)

Special Sedan: (EH/225)

Standard Wagon: (EH/219)

Special Wagon: (EH/229)

Premier Sedan: (EH/235)

Premier Wagon: (EH239)

Panel Van: (EH/2104)

Utility: (EH/2106)

Option packages:

Holden 179M-S4 Special Sedan: (S4)

Prices at Introduction

Standard Sedan: £1 051 ($2 102)

Special Sedan: £1 111 ($2 222)

Standard Wagon: £1 140 ($2 280)

Special Wagon: £1 200 ($2 400)

Premier Sedan: £1 420 ($2 840)

Premier Wagon: £1 509 ($3 018)

Panel Van: £ 988 ($1 976)

Utility: £977 ($1 954)

S4: £1 160 ($2 320) Only 126 made

Engines

149 Low Compression Red 6

Option Number: 528

Engine Prefix: Y

Capacity: 2450cc 149 cubic inches (2.442 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Number of Cylinders: 6

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2

Bore and Stroke: 3.25 x 3.00 inches (82.5 x 76.2mm)

Power: 95bhp (71kw) at 4400rpm

Torque: 135lb-ft (183Nm) at 2000rpm

Compression Ratio: 7.7:1

149 High Compression Red 6

Option Number: Standard

Engine prefix: H

Capacity: 2450cc 149 cubic inches (2.442 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Number of Cylinders: 6

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2

Bore and Stroke: 3.25 x 3.00 inches (82.5 x 76.2mm)

Power: 100bhp (75kw) at 4400rpm

Torque: 145lb-ft (197Nm) at 2000rpm

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

179 Red 6

Option Number: 529

Engine Prefix: M

Capacity: 2950cc 179 cubic inches (2.934 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Number of Cylinders: 6

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bendix Stromberg BXV-2

Bore and Stroke: 3.563 x 3.00 inches (90.5 x 76.2mm)

Power: 115bhp (86kw) at 4000rpm

Torque: 175lb-ft (237Nm) at 1600rpm

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

Transmission

Manual

3 speed Manual

Column shift

Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd

1st: 2.99:1

2nd: 1.59:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.99:1

Automatic

Hydramatic Automatic Transmission (3 speed): Column shift Type H563

1st: 3.513 to 2.933:1

2nd: 1.576:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 3.364 to 2.358:1

Rear Axle

Name: GM-H Banjo

Option Number: 532A

Ratio: 3.55:1

Standard application: Commercial manual and all automatic models and S4 models

Name: GM-H Banjo

Option Number: 532B

Ratio: 3.36:1

Standard application: Standard and Special manual models (except commercials):

Name: GM-H Banjo

Option Number: 532C

Ratio: 3.90:1

*Optional for all models

Clutch

GMH Belleville diaphragm, single dry plate

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Ignition and Electrical

12 volt battery, Coil and generator. Distributor automatic centrifugal and vacuum-type advance control

Exhaust

Single pipe, Welded steel tube with full bore, reverse flow type muffler

Suspension

Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs. Stabiliser bar. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks

Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, four leaves on Sedan, five leaves on Station Sedan. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks

Steering

Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.3:1

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels

Demountable disc wheels

Tyres

Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply, 6.40×13 six-ply optional on Station Sedans

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Total Length: 177.6 inches (4511mm)

Premier Sedan: 179.1 inches (4549mm)

Total Width: 68 inches (1727mm)

Total Height at kerb weight: 58.2 inches (1478mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight: Automatic: 2612lb (1185kg)

Turning circle 11.1m

Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)

Total Length: 177.6 inches (4511mm)

Total Width: 68 inches (1727mm)

Total Height at kerb weight: 58.5 inches (1486mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight: Manual: 2598lb (1178kg)

Turning circle 11.1m

Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

Exterior Dimensions (Utility/ Panel Van)

Total Length: 176.6 inches (4486mm)

Total Width: 67.9 inches (1725mm)

Total Height at kerb weight: 58.2 inches (1478mm)

Panel Van: 65.9 inches (1674mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight:

Utility Manual: 2462lb (1117kg)

Panel Van Manual: 2534lb (1149kg)

Turning circle 11.1m

Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

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