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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 R-134a

1.6 lbs

0.7 kg

Engine Cooling System

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C*

17.2 qt

16.3 L

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C**

17.4 qt

16.5 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic

25.0 qt

23.7 L

*Vehicles with a cladded front.

**Vehicles with an uncladded front.

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 5300 V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 8100 V8

6.5 qt

6.1 L

Fuel Tank Capacity

  • 1500

31.0 gal

117.0 L

  • 2500

37.5 gal

142.0 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 5300 V8

Z

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 8100 V8

G

Automatic

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)