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Approximate Fluid Capacities

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.

Application Capacities
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Axle Capacities
  • Front Axle 1000 Series (8.25")
1.43 liters 1.51 quarts
  • Front Axle 2000, 3000 Series (9.25")
1.73 liters 1.83 quarts
  • Rear Axle 1000 Series without RPO AXN (8.6")
2.03 liters 2.15 quarts
  • Rear Axle 1000 Series with RPO AXN (9.5" LD)
2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
  • Rear Axle 2000 Series with RPO LY6 (10.5")
2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
Cooling System
  • 4.8L V8
16.9 liters 17.8 quarts
  • 5.3L V8
17.3 liters 18.3 quarts
  • 6.0L V8 1500 Series
16.9 liters 17.9 quarts
  • 6.0L V8 2500 Series
16.5 liters 18.1 quarts
  • 6.2L V8
17.1 liters 17.6 quarts
Hybrid Cooling System 3.7 liters 3.9 quarts
Engine Oil with Filter - All Engines 5.7 liters 6.0 quarts
Fuel Tank
  • Regular
98.4 liters 26.0 gallons
  • Extended 1500 Series
119.2 liters 31.5 gallons
  • Extended 2500 Series
147.6 liters 39.0 gallons
Transfer Case Fluid 1.9 liters 2.0 quarts
Transmission Fluid
  • 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Pan Removal
4.7 liters 5 quarts
  • 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Overhaul
10.6 liters 11 quarts
  • 6L80 Pan Removal - Approximate Capacity
5.7 liters 6.0 quarts
  • 6L80 Overhaul - Approximate Capacity
9.9 liters 10.5 quarts
  • 6L80 Complete Trans System Fluid Capacity
11.7 liters 12.4 quarts
  • 6L90 Pan Removal - Approximate Capacity
6.0 liters 6.3 quarts
  • 6L90 Overhaul - Approximate Capacity
9.9 liters 10.5 quarts
  • 6L90 Complete Trans System Fluid Capacity
11.7 liters 12.4 quarts
  • 2ML 70 Drop Drain Plug Only- Approximate Capacity
9.93 liters 10.5 quarts
  • 2ML 70 Drop Pan and Filter - Approximate Capacity
10.88 liters 11.5 quarts
  • 2ML 70 Dry Transmission (Empty) - Approximate Capacity
12.30 liters 13 quarts