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Table 1: Engine Specifications

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

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

2.1 lbs

1.0 kg

Cooling System - C4/C5 Models

  • 6.6L AutomaticTransmission

27.3 qt

25.8 L

  • 6.6L Manual Transmission

27.6 qt

26.1 L

  • 8.1L Automatic Transmission

29.8 qt

28.2 L

  • 8.1L Manual Transmission

30.1 qt

28.5 L

Cooling System - C6/C7/C8 Automatic Transmission

  • 7.2L Caterpillar® C7 Engine (hp 207 - 230)

31.4 qt

29.7 L

  • 7.2L Caterpillar® C7 Engine (hp 250 - 300)

31.2 qt

29.5 L

  • 7.8L DURAMAX® 7800 Engine (hp 200 - 215)

33.7 qt

31.9 L

  • 7.8L DURAMAX® 7800 Engine (hp 230 - 275)

33.3 qt

31.5 L

  • 8.1L Vortec 8100 MD Gas (hp 225 - 295)
  • 32.5 qt
  • 30.8 L

Cooling System - C6/C7/C8 Manual Transmission

  • 7.2L 207 - 230 hp Engine

29.3 qt

27.7 L

  • 7.2L 207 - 230 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

33.0 qt

31.2 L

  • 7.2L 250 - 300 hp Engine

32.8 qt

31.0 L

  • 7.2L 250 - 300 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

33.3 qt

31.5 L

  • 7.8L 200 - 230 hp Engine

31.6 qt

29.9 L

  • 7.8L 200 - 230 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

35.3 qt

33.4 L

  • 7.8L 250 - 300 hp Engine

34.9 qt

33.0 L

  • 7.8L 250 - 300 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

35.4 qt

33.5 L

  • 8.1L 225 - 295 hp Engine

33.3 qt

31.5 L

  • 8.1L with A/C and Increased Cooling

34.9 qt

33.0 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 6.6L DURAMAX® 6600

14.6 qt

13.8 L

  • 7.2L Caterpillar® C7

30.0 qt

28.4 L

  • 7.8L* DURAMAX® 7800

23.8 qt

22.5 L

  • 8.1L Vortec 8100 MD Gas

10.0 qt

9.4 L

Check fill level on the oil indicator after initial fill to make sure it is actually full. Oil level may vary depending on vehicle option content.

*Additional oil is required with auxiliary oil filter systems. Make sure to add enough extra oil to fill the auxiliary oil filter system. For vehicles equipped with the LUBERFINER 750-C, add 14 quarts (13.25 L).

Fuel Capacity - C4/C5 Models

  • Optional* (Dual Tanks)

40 gal

151.4 L

  • Optional

25 gal

94.6 L

  • Optional

32 gal

121.1 L

  • Standard

40 gal

151.4 L

  • Optional

60 gal

227.1 L

  • Optional

80 gal

302.8 L

*One 25-gallon (94.6 L) tank and one 15-gallon (56.8 L) tank

Fuel Capacity - C6/C7/C8 Models

  • Standard

50 gal

189.2 L

  • Optional

35 gal

132.4 L

  • Optional

50 gal

189.2 L

  • Optional† (Dual Tanks)

70 gal

264.8 L

  • Optional** (Dual Tanks)

75 gal

283.8 L

  • Optional& (Dual Tanks)

100 gal

378.5 L

†Two 35-gallon (132.4 L) tanks

**One 25-gallon (94.6 L) tank and one 50-gallon (189.2 L) tank

&Two 50-gallon (189.2 L) tanks

Front Axle (G38) and (FRX)

7.8 pt

3.7 L

Rear Axle - Single Speed

  • 80 (GL4)

10.0 pt

4.7 L

  • 19060D (HPL), 19060S (HPK), 21060D (HPN), 21060S (HPP)

31.0 pt

14.7 L

  • 23090S (HPT)

40.0 pt

19.0 L

  • 23105D (HNB), 23105S (HNA)

56.0 pt

26.5 L

  • 26105S (HPA)

54.0 pt

25.5 L

  • S135 (GL8)

26.0 pt

12.3 L

  • S110 (HD2)*

10 pt

4.7 L

  • S150 (HO8)

28.0 pt

13.0 L

*For the S110 (HD2) add an additional 1.7 pt (0.8 L) lube for the hubs.

Rear Axle - Tandem

  • DS344 (HPI), DS404 (HPE), DS404P (HPJ)

32.0 pt

15.1 L

  • RSH44 (HP3)

31.0 pt

14.7 L

Rear Axle - Two-Speed

  • 19060T (HPM), 21060T (H15)

38.0 pt

18.0 L

  • 23082T (H25)

40.0 pt

19.0 L

  • 26080T (GJ4)

44.0 pt

20.8 L

Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)

4.0 pt

1.9 L

Transmission Fluid, Automatic

  • 3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS

52.0 pt

24.6 L

  • 1000 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2200 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2500 HS and RDS, and 2400 Series

35.0 pt

13.5 L

Add 2 pints (1 L) when changing spin-on or remote filter.

See the Allison® Automatic Transmission Operator's Manual for fluid check and maintenance information.

Transmission Fluid, Manual

  • FS5205A, FS5205C

11.6 pt

5.5 L

  • FS6305A, FS6305B,

18.4 pt

8.7 L

  • FS5406, FSO8406

18.5 pt

8.8 L

  • RT6609

12.5 pt

5.9 L

  • RT8709B

25.1 pt

11.8 L

  • RT8908LL

29.1 pt

13.8 L

  • ZF S6-650

12.7 pt

6.0 L

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

Engine Specifications

Engine

RPO

Type

6.6LV8 DURAMAX® 6600

LLY

Common Rail Fuel System

7.2L L6 Caterpillar® C7

LG5

HEUI Fuel System

7.8L L6 DURAMAX® 7800

LG4

Common Rail Fuel System

8.1L V8 Vortec 8100

L18

SPFI Fuel System