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Capacities - Approximate Fluid

See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations  for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Capacities - Approximate Fluid

Application Capacities
English Metric
Axle Capacities
  • Front Drive Axle (8.25")
1.43 liters 1.51 quarts
  • Front Drive Axle (9.25")
1.73 liters 1.83 quarts
  • Rear Drive Axle (8.6")
2.03 liters 2.15 quarts
  • Rear Drive Axle (9.5")
2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
  • Rear Drive Axle (9.75")
2.84 liters 3.00 quarts
  • Rear Drive Axle (10.5")
2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
Cooling System - Automatic
  • 4800 V8**
16.7 qt 15.8 L
  • 5300 V8**
16.7 qt 15.8 L
  • 6000 V8*
16.2 qt 15.3 L
  • 6000 V8**
16.8 qt 15.9 L
  • 8100 V8*
26.9 qt 25.5 L
* Engine Fan Driven Cooling System
** Electric Cooling Fan System
Add 2.0 L (2.1 qt) if equipped with rear heating for all engines.
Engine Oil with Filter
  • 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 6000 V8
6.0 qt 5.7 L
  • 8100 V8
6.5 qt 6.1 L
Fuel Tank
  • Tahoe
26.0 gal 98.4 L
  • Suburban (1500 Series)
31.0 gal 117.3 L
  • Suburban (2500 Series)
37.0 gal 140.6 L
  • Suburban/Yukon (1500 Series)
31.0 Gal 117.3 L
  • Suburban/Yukon (2500 Series)
37.0 gal 140.6 L
Transfer Case
  • Borg Warner 4481 (NR3)
1.4 liters 1.5 quarts
  • New Venture Gear 246 (NP8)
1.9 liters 2.0 quarts
Transmission
  • 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto Pan Removal
4.7 liters 5.0 quarts
  • 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto After Complete Overhaul
10.6 liters 11.2 quarts
  • 4L80-E Auto (MT1) Pan Removal
7.3 liters 7.7 quarts
  • 4L80-E Auto (MT1) After Complete Overhaul
12.8 liters 13.5 quarts