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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 6.10 OZS. 0.18 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/R-1234yf 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-1234yf S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/R-134a 1.40 LBS. 0.63 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Spd Trans Complete Trans System Fluid,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 6 Spd Trans 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 6 Spd Trans Drain and Refill 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
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Spd Trans 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
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 Front Axle (1500 Series 4WD): SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil. Front Axle (1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD Series): SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 8.6",w/o RPO AXN 2.15 QTS. 2.03 L SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 9.5" LD,w/RPO AXN 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 5.3L Eng 16.90 QTS. 15.99 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil 5.3L Eng w/Filter 8.00 QTS. 7.57 L API - SAE 0W-20 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent. Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check to be sure the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. DO NOT use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 10W-50. NOTE: The engine oil capacity has been updated from 8.50 qts to 8.0 qts in reference to GM's Document ID: 3998244, #PIP5231A. S
Fuel Tank Pickup Crew Cab 34.00 GALS. 128.7 L 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