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Fluid Capacities

FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1)Quantity
A/C System R-134a Refrigerant Capacity (2)(3)
Front A/C Only 48 Ozs.
Front & Rear A/C 78 Ozs.
Polyalkaline Glycol (PAG) Refrigerant Oil Capacity (2)(3)
Complete System (Dry Fill)
Front A/C Only 8 Ozs.
Front & Rear A/C 11 Ozs.
Automatic Transmission
4L60-E (M30)
Fluid Change (4) 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Overhaul (4) 11.0 Qts. (10.6L)
4L80-E (MT1)
Fluid Change (4) 7.7 Qts. (7.3L)
Overhaul (4) 13.5 Qts. (12.8L)
Cooling System (5)
4.3L V6
Without Rear Heater 11.0 Qts. (10.4L)
With Rear Heater 14.0 Qts. (13.2L)
5.0L V8
Without Rear Heater 17.0 Qts. (16.0L)
With Rear Heater 20.0 Qts. (18.9L)
5.7L V8
Without Rear Heater 17.0 Qts. (16.0L)
With Rear Heater 20.0 Qts. (18.9L)
6.5L V8 Diesel (6)
Without Rear Heater 23.5 Qts. (22.2L)
With Rear Heater 27.5 Qts. (27.5L)
7.4L V8
Without Rear Heater 23.0 Qts. (21.8L)
With Rear Heater 26.0 Qts. (24.6L)
Engine Oil (7)
4.3L 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
5.0L 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
5.7L 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
7.4L 7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
6.5L Turbo-Diesel 7.0 Qts. (6.5L)
Fuel Tank
Standard 35.0 Gals. (131.5L)
Optional 60.0 Gals. (277.1L)
Rear Axle
8 1/2" 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
8 5/8" 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
9 1/2" 2.75 Qts. (2.6L)
9 3/4" (Dana) 2.75 Qts. (2.6L)
10 1/2" Full Float (Dana/Disc Brakes) 4.1 Qts. (4.0L)
10 1/2" Full Float (GM/Drum Brakes) 4.1 Qts. (4.0L)
11" Full Floating (Dana 80) 4.1 Qts. (4.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(2) Use of R-12 in a R134a system will result in SEVERE DAMAGE.
(3) Use R-134a refrigerant & PAG refrigerant Oil (P/N 5416939).
(4) Total quantity required may be higher, dependent upon fluid cooler size and the length and diameter of fluid lines.
(5) Add two sealant pellets (GMSPO P/N 3634621) when cooling system is drained and refilled with new coolant.
(6) Follow proper refilling procedures to eliminate cooling problems due to air being in system.
(7) Includes Filter