Table 1: | Wheels and Tires |
Table 2: | Cooling System Capacity |
Table 3: | Capacities |
Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information. All capacities are approximate.
Engine | VIN Code | Spark Plug Gap |
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VORTEC 4800 V8 | V | 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) |
VORTEC 5300 V8 | T | 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) |
VORTEC 5300 V8 | Z | 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) |
Model | Description | Torque |
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C/K 1500 | 6 bolts (14 mm) | 140 lb ft (190 N·m) |
C/K 2500 | 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. |
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System .
Application | Capacities | |
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English | Metric | |
Cooling System | ||
VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with Front and RearA/C | 15.0 quarts | 14.0 L |
VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C | 15.0 quarts | 14.0 L |
VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with Front and Rear A/C* | 14.0 quarts | 13.0 L |
VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic | 13.0 quarts | 13.0 L |
VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic with Engine Oil Cooler** | 13.0 quarts | 13.0 L |
VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic | 27.0 quarts | 15.0 L |
*Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner. **Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler. Add two liters if equipped with rear heating for all engines. |
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. See Engine Oil .
Application | Capacities | |
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English | Metric | |
Engine Oil with Filter | ||
| 6.0 quarts† | 5.7 L† |
| 6.0 quarts† | 5.7 L† |
| 6.0 quarts† | 5.7 L† |
| 6.0 quarts† | 5.7 L† |
| 6.5 quarts† | 6.1 L† |
Fuel Tank Capacity | ||
| 26.0 gallons | 98.4 L |
| 31.0 gallons | 117.3 L |
| 37.5 gallons | 140.0 L |
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity | ||
| 2.71 lbs. | 1.23 kg |
| 3.0 lbs. | 1.36 kg |
†Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. |