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2003 Saturn L200, LW200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 L200, LW200.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2003 Saturn L200, LW200 takes 5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 21/29/24 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque92 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12580255. Note the factory fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12580255 alt 12605566
Engine air filter90571362
Fuel filter25319686 discontinued
Spark plug12681661
Front wiper blades22698024 discontinued
Serpentine belt24466974 discontinued
Thermostat12622410
Cabin air filter90464424 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 92 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts92 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-2.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance12-13 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure65 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1000 rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle59 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.080 in
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 7574 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2155 degrees.155 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 6,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 18,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
At 24,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2003 L200, LW200 take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the L200, LW200 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.