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For 1990-2009 cars only

See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Application

Capacities

Metric

English

Axle Capacities

  • Front Drive Axle (8.25")

1.43 L

1.51 qt

  • Front Drive Axle (9.25")

1.73 L

1.83 qt

  • Rear Drive Axle (8.6")

2.03 L

2.15 qt

  • Rear Drive Axle (9.5")

2.6 L

2.75 qt

  • Rear Drive Axle (9.75")

2.84 L

3 qt

  • Rear Drive Axle (10.5")

2.6 L

2.75 qt

Cooling System -- Automatic

  • 4800 V8**

15.8 L

16.7 qt

  • 5300 V8**

15.8 L

16.7 qt

  • 6000 V8*

15.3 L

16.2 qt

  • 6000 V8**

15.9 L

16.8 qt

  • 8100 V8*

25.5 L

26.9 qt

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 6000 V8

5.7 L

6 qt

  • 8100 V8

6.1 L

6.5 qt

Fuel Tank

  • Tahoe

98.4 L

26 gal

  • Suburban (1500 Series)

117.3 L

31 gal

  • Suburban (2500 Series)

140 L

37.5 gal

  • Suburban/Yukon (1500 Series)

117.3 L

31 gal

  • Suburban/Yukon (2500 Series)

140 L

37 gal

Transfer Case

  • Borg Warner 4481 (NR3)

1.4 L

1.5 qt

  • New Venture Gear 246 (NP8)

1.9 L

2 qt

Transmission

  • 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto Pan Removal

4.7 L

5 qt

  • 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto After Complete Overhaul

10.6 L

11.2 qt

  • 4L80-E Auto (MT1) Pan Removal

7.3 L

7.7 qt

  • 4L80-E Auto (MT1) After Complete Overhaul

12.8 L

13.5 qt

* Engine Fan Driven Cooling System

** Electric Cooling Fan System

Add 2 L (2.1 qt) if equipped with rear heating for all engines.