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Table 1: Engine Specifications

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

See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

Firing Order

Wheel Nut Torque

VORTEC 4300 V6 MFI¹

W

M30

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

1-6-5-4-3-2

140 lb ft

190 N·m

VORTEC 4800 V8 MFI¹

V

MT1

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3

140 lb ft

190 N·m

VORTEC 5300 V8 MFI¹

T

M30

0.060 Inches (1.52 mm)

1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3

140 lb ft

190 N·m

VORTEC 6000 V8 MFI¹

U

MT1

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3

140 lb ft

190 N·m

¹Sequential Fuel Injection

Capacities

Application

Capacities

QTY Without Rear Heater

QTY With Rear Heater

Cooling System

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

  • VORTEC 4300 V6

11.0 quarts (10.4 L)

14.0  quarts (13.2 L)

  • VORTEC 4800 V8

13.4 quarts (12.7 L)

16.4  quarts (15.5 L)

  • VORTEC 5300 V8

13.4 quarts (12.7 L)

16.4  quarts (15.5 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8

14.8 quarts (14.0 L)

17.8  quarts (17.0 L)

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

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

Fuel Tank

Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo)

31.0 gallons

117.3  L

Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis)

35.0 gallons

132.5 L

Optional Tank* (Cab and Chassis)

55.0 gallons

208.1 L

* 159 inch wheelbase or 177 inch wheel base only

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity

  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a (Front)

1.8 lbs

(0.81 kg)

  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a (Front and Rear)

3.1 lbs

(1.41 kg)