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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 7.10 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil 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 4L60E/M30 Drain and Refill 5.00 QTS. 4.73 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 4L60E/M30 Dry,300 mm Torque Converter 12.10 QTS. 11.45 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 4L60E/M30 Overhaul 11.00 QTS. 10.4 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 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 5.3L Eng Electric Cooling Fan System 16.80 QTS. 15.89 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 Coolant 5.3L Eng Engine Fan Driven Cooling System 15.20 QTS. 14.38 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 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 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 1222-5-6/NQG 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Transfer Case Fluid T/Case Mfr CD 261C 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S