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Table 1: Engine Specifications

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

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

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

Cooling System

  • 4.3L V6

10.0 qt

9.5 L

  • 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8

12.4 qt

11.8 L

  • 6.0L V8

13.8 qt

13.1 L

Cooling System with Rear Heat

  • 4.3L V6

13.0 qt

12.3 L

  • 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8

15.4 qt

14.6 L

  • 6.0L V8

17.0 qt

16.1 L

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4.3L V6

4.5 qt

4.3 L

  • 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

Fuel Tank

  • Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo)

31.0 gal

117.3 L

  • Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis)

33.0 gal

124.9 L

  • Optional Tank (Cab and Chassis)*

57.0 gal

215.7 L

  • * 159 inch (4 039 mm) wheelbase or 177 inch (4 496 mm) wheelbase only

Transmission Fluid

  • 4-SPD 4L60-E

5.0 qt

4.7 L

  • 4-SPD 4L80-E (Standard and Heavy Duty)

7.7 qt

7.3 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

4

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

6.0L V8

K

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)