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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications - 6.0L: Capacities

FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) ⁽¹⁾

Application

⁽²⁾ Quantity Qts. (L)

All Models

6.0 (5.7)

⁽¹⁾	Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.

⁽²⁾	Includes oil filter capacity.

FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

⁽²⁾ Quantity Qts. (L)

Chevy Express (Gasoline), Hummer H2 & Savana

14.8 (14.0)

Chevy Express (CNG & Bi-Fuel)

With Rear Heater

21.0 (20.0)

Without Rear Heater

18.0 (17.0)

Escalade & Yukon

A/T

15.8 (15.0)

A/T With Optional Oil Cooler

15.4 (14.6)

Sierra & Silverado

A/T

14.8 (14.0)

A/T With Optional Oil Cooler

14.4 (13.6)

M/T

15.2 (14.4)

M/T With Optional Oil Cooler

14.8 (14.0)

⁽¹⁾	Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.

⁽²⁾	Includes heater.

FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) ⁽¹⁾

Application

⁽²⁾ Quantity Qts. (L)

All Models

4L60-E

5.0 (4.7)

4L80-E

7.7 (7.3)

⁽¹⁾	Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark with Dexron-III, unless specified otherwise.

⁽²⁾	Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter, unless specified otherwise.

FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Quantity Pts. (L)

Sierra & Silverado

NV3500

⁽²⁾ 4.8 (2.3)

NV4500

⁽³⁾ 8.0 (3.8)

⁽¹⁾	Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.

⁽²⁾	Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).

⁽³⁾	SAE 75W-85 GL4 Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190).