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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

  • Escalade
  • Escalade ESV

See refrigerant label located in the engine compartment.

Cooling System Capacity

  • VORTEC™ 5300 V8*

16.5 qt

15.6 L

  • VORTEC™ 5300 V8**

16.8 qt

15.9 L

  • VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V8

16.2 qt

15.3 L

*Engine Fan Driven Cooling System

**Electric Cooling Fan System

Add 2.0 L (2.1qt) if equipped with rear heating for all engines.

Crankcase Capacity

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank Capacity

  • Escalade

26.0 gal

98.0 L

  • Escalade ESV

31.0 gal

117.0 L

Wheel Nut Torque

140 ft lb

190 N·m

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC™ 5300 V8

T

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC™ 6000 H.O.  V8

N

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)