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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas w/o Rear AC 7.00 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.60 LBS. 0.72 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 Drain and Refill 7.70 QTS. 7.28 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 Overhaul 13.50 QTS. 12.77 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 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 Front Axle 9.25" 1.83 QTS. 1.73 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 10.5" 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 11.5" 3.17 QTS. 2.99 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 8.6" 2.15 QTS. 2.03 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 9.5" 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 9.75" 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Rear Axle (Steerable): Synthetic Gear Oil; use ONLY GM Part No.12378557. DO NOT add Friction Modifier. S
Engine Coolant 6.0L Eng,Automatic Trans,Gas Electric Cooling Fan System 16.70 QTS. 15.8 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. S
Engine Coolant 6.0L Eng,Automatic Trans,Gas Engine Fan Driven Cooling System 16.20 QTS. 15.33 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. S
Engine Oil 6.0L Eng w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 1500,1500 HD 26.00 GALS. 98.42 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid T/Case Mfr CD 246 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L AUTO-TRAK II Fluid GM Part No. 12378508. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S