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Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual.

See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

  • Front A/C

1.8 lbs

0.81 kg

  • Front and Rear A/C

3.1 lbs

1.41 kg

Cooling System

  • 4300 V6

11.0 qt

10.4 L

  • 4800 V8, 5300 V8

13.4 qt

12.7 L

  • 6000 V8

14.8 qt

14.0 L

Cooling System with Rear Heat

  • 4300 V6

14.0  qt

13.2 L

  • 4800 V8, 5300 V8

16.4  qt

15.5 L

  • 6000 V8

17.8  qt

17.0 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4300 V6

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 4800 V, 5300 V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 6000 V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

  • Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo)

31.0 gal

117.3 L

  • Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis)

33.0 gal

124.9 L

  • Optional Tank (Cab and Chassis)*

* 159 inch (4 039 mm) wheelbase or 177 inch (4 496 mm) wheel base only

57.0 gal

215.7 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 4300 V6

W

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 4800 V8

V

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

T

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

U

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)