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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.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

  • Standard Wheel Base

1.9 lbs

0.85 kg

  • Extended Wheel Base

2.8 lbs

1.27 kg

Cooling System

  • 4200 L6 Standard Wheel Base

10.8 qt

10.2 L

  • 4200 L6 Extended Wheel Base

13.8 qt

13.1 L

  • 5300 V8 Standard Wheel Base

12.2 qt

11.6 L

  • 5300 V8 Extended Wheel Base

15.3 qt

14.5 L

Differential Fluid -- Front

1.7 pt

0.8 L

Differential Fluid - Rear

  • 4200 L6

3.6 pt

1.7 L

  • 5300 V8

4.3 pt

2.0 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4200 L6

7.0 qt

6.6 L

  • 5300 V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

  • Standard Wheel Base

21.7 gal

82.2 L

  • Extended Wheel Base

25.0 gal

95.8 L

Transmission (Drain and Refill)

5.0 qt

4.7 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 ft lb

140 N·m

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

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 4200 L6

S

Automatic

0.042 inches (1.07 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

M

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)