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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.

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

Cooling System

  • 4.3L V6

16.5 qt

15.6 L

  • 4.8L V8

16.9 qt

16.0 L

  • 5.3L V8

16.9 qt

16.0 L

  • 6.0L V8 1500 Series

16.8 qt

15.9 L

  • 6.0L V8 2500, 3500 Series

16.4 qt

15.5 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

  • 1500 Series Standard and Short Box

26.0 gal

98.0 L

  • 1500 Series Long Box

34.0 gal

128.7 L

  • 2500 Series Standard Box

26.0 gal

98.0 L

  • 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box

34.0 gal

128.7 L

  • 3500 Series Chassis Cab

50.0 gal

189.0 L

  • 3500 Chassis Cab - Front Tank

27.0 gal

102.0 L

  • 3500 Chassis Cab - Rear Tank

23.0 gal (if equipped)

87.0 L

Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

  • Auto 4-Speed Transmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission

5.0 qt

4.7 L

  • Auto 4-Speed Transmission 4L70-E Super Duty Transmission

5.0 qt

4.7 L

  • Auto 6-Speed Transmission 6L80-E

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • Auto 6-Speed Transmission 6L90-E

6.3 qt

6.0 L

  • Auto 6-Speed Transmission Allison

7.4 qt

7.0 L

Transfer Case Fluid

1.6 qt

1.5 L

Wheel Nut Torque

140 ft lb

190 N·m

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

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 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron Block)

0

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™(Aluminum Block)

3

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum Block)

M

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron Block)

J

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

6.0L V8 (Iron Block)

K

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum Block)

Y

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)