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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas/Ethanol w/o Rear AC 7.10 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas/Ethanol w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front & Rear 2.50 LBS. 1.13 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front 1.60 LBS. 0.72 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L80/MYC Complete Trans System (Heavy Duty Cooling) 12.40 QTS. 11.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L80/MYC Complete Trans System Fluid 12.20 QTS. 11.54 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L80/MYC Overhaul 10.50 QTS. 9.93 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L80/MYC Pan Removal,w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 8.25" 1.51 QTS. 1.42 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021671. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 9.25" 1.83 QTS. 1.73 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021671. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 10.5" 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021671. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Coolant 5.3L Eng 18.30 QTS. 17.31 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Coolant Police Package 18.10 QTS. 17.12 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-30 The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos1 specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L API - SAE 5W-30 The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos1 specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. S