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Table 1: Wheels and Tires
Table 2: Capacities

Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding see the refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements.

Engine

VIN Code

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 4300 V6

W

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 4800 V8

V

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

T

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

U

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 8100 V8

G

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

Wheels and Tires

Model

Description

Torque

C/K 1500 & C/K 2500

6 Bolts (14 mm)

140 lb ft (190 N·m)

C/K 3500

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.

Capacities

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Cooling System

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

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Automatic Transmission

15.0 quarts

14.0 L

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Manual Transmission

15.0 quarts

14.0 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic Transmission

15.0 quarts

14.0 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual Transmission

15.5 quarts

15.0 L

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission

15.0 quarts

14.0 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission

13.0 quarts

13.0 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission*

13.0 quarts

13.0 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission

16.0 quarts

16.0 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission*

16.0 quarts

16.0 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Manual Transmission

27.0 quarts

26.0 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic Transmission

27.0 quarts

25.0 L

* Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.

Engine Oil With Filter

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

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 (Vin W)

4.5 quarts

4.3 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 (Vin V)

6.0 quarts

5.7 L

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 (Vin T)

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

  • Short Bed
  • 26.0 gallons
  • 98 L
  • 1500 Crew Cab
  • 26.0 gallons
  • 98 L
  • Long Bed
  • 36.0 gallons
  • 136 L
  • Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete)
  • 36.0 gallons
  • 136 L
  • Chassis Cab 3500
  • 27.0 gallons
  • 23.0 gallons
  • 102 L (front)
  • 87 L (rear)
  • Chassis Cab 3500 (California)
  • 27.0 gallons
  • 23.0 gallons
  • 102 L (front)
  • 87 L (rear)
  • Chassis Cab 3500
  • 27.0 gallons
  • 102 L (front)
  • Chassis Cab 3500 (California)
  • 27.0 gallons
  • 102 L (front)
  • Chassis Cab 3500HD
  • 27.0 gallons
  • 23.0 gallons
  • 102 L (front)
  • 87 L (rear)
  • Chassis Cab 3500HD
  • 27.0 gallons
  • 87 L (front)

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity

  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a
  • 1.6 lbs
  • 0.7 kg
Table 1: Hybrid Specifications
Table 2: Capacities

Hybrid Specifications

Maximum Output Power

2.4 kw

Output Voltage

120 VAC +5% -8% measured at the outlets

Current Output (Maximum Continuous)

20 Amps

Output Frequency

60 Hz ± 0.25 Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

<=10%

Overload Protection Level

21 A(rms) current limit for 5 seconds

Ground Fault Detection Level

>=6ma

Capacities

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Hybrid Cooling System

2.1 quarts

2.0 L

After refill, the level must be rechecked.