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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
Metric English
Axle Capacities
  • Front Drive Axle (8.25")
1.43 L 1.51 qt
  • Front Drive Axle (9.25")
1.73 L 1.83 qt
  • Rear Drive Axle (8.6")
2.03 L 2.15 qt
  • Rear Drive Axle (9.5")
2.6 L 2.75 qt
  • Rear Drive Axle (9.75")
2.84 L 3 qt
  • Rear Drive Axle (10.5")
2.6 L 2.75 qt
Cooling System - Automatic
  • 4800 V8**
15.8 L 16.7 qt
  • 5300 V8**
15.8 L 16.7 qt
  • 6000 V8*
15.3 L 16.2 qt
  • 6000 V8**
15.9 L 16.8 qt
  • 8100 V8*
25.5 L 26.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
  • 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 6000 V8
5.7 L 6 qt
  • 8100 V8
6.1 L 6.5 qt
Fuel Tank
  • Tahoe
98.4 L 26 gal
  • Suburban (1500 Series)
117.3 L 31 gal
  • Suburban (2500 Series)
140 L 37.5 gal
  • Suburban/Yukon (1500 Series)
117.3 L 31 gal
  • Suburban/Yukon (2500 Series)
140 L 37 gal
Transfer Case
  • Borg Warner 4481 (NR3)
1.4 L 1.5 qt
  • New Venture Gear 246 (NP8)
1.9 L 2 qt
Transmission
  • 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto Pan Removal
4.7 L 5 qt
  • 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto After Complete Overhaul
10.6 L 11.2 qt
  • 4L80-E Auto (MT1) Pan Removal
7.3 L 7.7 qt
  • 4L80-E Auto (MT1) After Complete Overhaul
12.8 L 13.5 qt
* Engine Fan Driven Cooling System
** Electric Cooling Fan System
Add 2.0L (2.1 qt) if equipped with rear heating for all engines.