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Table 1: Wheels and Tires
Table 2: Cooling System Capacity
Table 3: Capacities

Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information. All capacities are approximate.

Engine

Type

VIN Code

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 4800 V8

V8

V

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

V8

T

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

V8

Z

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

V8

U

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 8100 V8

V8

G

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

Wheels and Tires

Model

Description

Torque

C/K 1500

6 bolts (14 mm)

140 lb ft (190 N·m)

C/K 2500

8 bolts (14 mm)

140 lb ft (190 N·m)

Tire Pressure

See the Certification/Tire label on the rear edge of the driver's door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab.

After refill, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System .

Cooling System Capacity

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Cooling System

VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front A/C

14.4 quarts

13.6 L

VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front and rear A/C

15.8 quarts

15.0 L

VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with front A/C

14.4 quarts

13.6 L

VORTEC 5300 V8* Automatic with front and rear A/C

15.8 quarts

15.0 L

VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic

15.8 quarts

15.0 L

VORTEC 6000 V8** Automatic with engine oil cooler

15.4 quarts

14.6 L

VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic

20.7 quarts

19.6 L

*Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner.

**Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.

Add one liter if equipped with rear heating for all engines.

After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. See Engine Oil .

Capacities

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Engine Oil with Filter

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 VIN V

6.0 quarts†

5.7 L†

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 VIN T

6.0 quarts†

5.7 L†

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 VIN Z (E-85)

6.0 quarts†

5.7 L†

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN U

6.0 quarts†

5.7 L†

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 VIN G

6.5 quarts†

6.1 L†

Fuel Tank Capacity

  • Tahoe/Yukon

26.0 gallons

98.4 L

  • Suburban/Yukon XL (1500 Series)

31.0 gallons

117.3 L

  • Suburban/Yukon XL (2500 Series)

37.5 gallons

140.0 L

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity

  • Tahoe/Yukon

2.71 lbs.

1.23 kg

  • Suburban/Yukon XL

3.0 lbs.

1.36 kg

†Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.