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Table 1: Engine Specifications

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

11.5 qt

10.9 L

Cooling System

  • Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System

2.9 qt

2.7 L

  • 6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System

15.5 qt

14.7 L

Fuel Tank

24.5 gal

92.7 L

*Transmission fluid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid for information on checking fluid level.

All capacities are approximate. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

6.0L V8

5

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)

Table 1: Engine Specifications

If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid 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

  • 4.8L V8

17.8 qt

16.9 L

  • 5.3L V8

18.3 qt

17.3 L

  • 6.0L V8 1500 Series

17.9 qt

16.9 L

  • 6.0L V8 2500 Series

17.4 qt

16.5 L

  • 6.2L V8

17.6 qt

16.7 L

Engine Oil with Filter

6.0 qt†

5.7 L†

Fuel Tank

  • Regular

26.0 gal

98.4 L

  • Extended 1500 Series

31.5 gal

119.2 L

  • Extended 2500 Series

39.0 gal

147.6 L

Transmission Fluid

  • 4L60-E Electronic Transmission

5.0 qt

4.7 L

  • 6L80-E Transmission

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 6L90-E Transmission

6.3 qt

6.0 L

Transfer Case Fluid

1.6 qt

1.5 L

Wheel Nut Torque

140 lb ft

190 N·m

†Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.

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

4.8L 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™ (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)

6.2L V8 Flexible Fuel (Aluminum Block)

2

Automatic

0.040 in (1.01 mm)