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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.

If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.

Cooling System

  • 4.3L V6 1500 Series

16.5 qt

15.6 L

  • 4.8L V8 1500 Series

16.9 qt

16.0 L

  • 5.3L V8 1500 Series

16.9 qt

16.0 L

  • 6.0L V8 1500 Series

16.8 qt

15.9 L

  • 6.0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series

16.4 qt

15.5 L

  • 6.2L V8 1500 Series

17.6 qt

16.7 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4.3L V6

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

  • 1500 Series Standard and Short Box

26.0 gal

98.0 L

  • 1500 Series Long Box

34.0 gal

128.7 L

  • 2500 Series Standard Box

26.0 gal

98.0 L

  • 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box

34.0 gal

128.7 L

  • 3500 Series Chassis Cab

50.0 gal

189.0 L

  • 3500 Chassis Cab - Front Tank

27.0 gal

102.0 L

  • 3500 Chassis Cab - Rear Tank (if equipped)

23.0 gal

87.0 L

Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

  • Auto 4-Speed Transmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission

5.0 qt

4.7 L

  • Auto 6-Speed Transmission 6L80-E

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • Auto 6-Speed Transmission 6L90-E

6.3 qt

6.0 L

  • Auto 6-Speed Transmission Allison

7.4 qt

7.0 L

Transfer Case Fluid

1.6 qt

1.5 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

4.3L V6

X

Automatic

0.060 in (1.52 mm)

4.8L V8

C

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron Block)

0

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™(Aluminum Block)

3

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron Block)

J

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum Block)

M

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

6.0L V8 (Iron Block)

K

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum Block)

Y

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

6.2L V8 Flexible Fuel (Aluminum Block)

2

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

Table 1: Engine Specifications

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

11.5 qt

10.9 L

Cooling System

  • Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System

2.5 qt

2.4 L

  • 6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System

17.2 qt

16.3 L

Fuel Tank

26.0 gal

98.4 L

*See Automatic Transmission Fluid for information on checking fluid level.

All capacities are approximate. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

6.0L V8

5

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)