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For 1990-2009 cars only

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. 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.

Application

L6 Engine (LL8)

V8 Engine (LH6)

V8 Engine (LS2)

Metric

English

Metric

English

Metric

English

Cooling System

  • Short W/B

13.1 L

13.9 quarts

14.5 L

15.3 quarts

14.5 L

15.3 quarts

  • Long W/B

14.4 L

15.2 quarts

17.0 L

17.9 quarts

17.0 L

17.9 quarts

Engine Oil with Filter

6.6 L

7.0 quarts

5.7 L

6.0 quarts

5.7 L

6.0 quarts

Transmission (Pan Removal)

4.7 L

5.0 quarts

4.7 L

5.0 quarts

4.7 L

5.0 quarts

After Complete Overhaul

10.6 L

11.0 quarts

10.6 L

11.0 quarts

10.6 L

11.0 quarts

Differential Fluid - Front

0.8 L

1.7 pints

0.8 L

1.7 pints

0.8 L

1.7 pints

Differential Fluid - Rear

  • Chevrolet, GMC Short W/B - 8.0 Inch Axle

1.7 L

3.6 pints

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  • Buick Short W/B, All Long W/B, Chevrolet and GMC Short W/B with 18" Wheels - 8.6 Inch Axle

2.0 L

4.2 pints

2.0 L

4.2 pints

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  • Chevrolet Short W/B w/RPO G86 - 9.5 Inch LD Axle

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2.6 L*

5.5 pints*

Transfer Case

1.8 L

2.0 quarts

1.8 L

2.0 quarts

1.8 L

2.0 quarts

Fuel Tank

  • Short W/B

83.3 L

22.0 gallons

83.3 L

22.0 gallons

83.3 L

22.0 gallons

  • Long W/B

95.8 L

25.3 gallons

95.8 L

25.3 gallons

95.8 L

25.3 gallons

* With a complete drain/refill, if using GM synthetic axle lubricant P/N 89021677 (Canadian P/N 89021678) add 163 ml (5.5 oz) of limited slip axle lubricant additive to the axle. If using DEXRON® LS gear oil P/N 88862624 (Canadian P/N 88862625), DO NOT add the limited slip additive to the axle.