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Table 1: Engine Specifications

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

"VORTEC" 4200  L6

S

M30

0.042  inches (1.07 mm)

"VORTEC" 5300 V8

P

M30

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

Application

L6 Engine

V8 Engine

English

Metric

English

Metric

Wheel Nut Torque

100 lb ft

140 N·m

100 lb ft

140 N·m

Cooling System

 

Short Wheel Base

13.9 quarts

13.1 L

15.3 quarts

14.5 L

Long Wheel Base

15.2 quarts

14.4 L

17.9 quarts

17.0 L

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R/134a

 

Short Wheel Base

1.9 lbs.

0.85 kg

1.9 lbs.

0.85 kg

Long Wheel Base

2.8 lbs.

1.27 kg

2.8 lbs.

1.27 kg

Engine Oil with Filter

7.0 quarts

6.6 L

6.0 quarts

5.7 L

Transmission

(Drain and Refill)

5.0 quarts

4.7 L

5.0 quarts

4.7 L

Differential Fluid

Rear

3.6 pints

1.7 L

4.3 pints

2.0 L

Front

1.7 pints

0.8 L

1.7 pints

0.8 L

Fuel Tank

 

Short Wheel Base

22.0 gallons

83.3 L

22.0 gallons

83.3 L

Long Wheel Base

25.3 gallons

95.8 L

25.3 gallons

95.8 L

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