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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Axle Capacities

  • Front Drive Axle (8.25")

1.43 liters

1.51 quarts

  • Front Drive Axle (9.25")

1.73 liters

1.83 quarts

  • Rear Drive Axle (8.6")

2.03 liters

2.15 quarts

  • Rear Drive Axle (9.5")

2.6 liters

2.75 quarts

  • Rear Drive Axle (9.75")

2.84 liters

3.00 quarts

  • Rear Drive Axle (10.5")

2.6 liters

2.75 quarts

  • Rear Drive Axle (11.5")

3.0 liters

3.17 quarts

Engine Cooling System

  • 4.3L (VIN W) Automatic Transmission

14.0 liters

15.0 quarts

  • 4.3L (VIN W) Manual Transmission

14.0 liters

15.0 quarts

  • 4.8L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission

14.0 liters

15.0 quarts

  • 4.8L (VIN V) Manual Transmission

15.0 liters

15.5 quarts

  • 5.3L (VIN T)

12.7 liters

15.0 quarts

  • 6.0L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission

14.0 liters

14.8 quarts

  • 6.0L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission with Optional Engine Oil Cooler

15.5 liters

16.0 quarts

  • 6.0L (VIN V) Manual Transmission

14.4 liters

15.2 quarts

  • 6.0L (VIN V) Manual Transmission with Optional Engine Oil Cooler

15.5 liters

16.0 quarts

  • 6.6L (VIN 1) Manual Transmission

19.5 liters

20.7 quarts

  • 6.6L (VIN 1) Automatic Transmission

19.2 liters

20.3 quarts

  • 8.1L (VIN G) Manual Transmission

20.0 liters

21.1 quarts

  • 8.1L (VIN G) Automatic Transmission

19.6 liters

20.7 quarts

Engine Crankcase

  • 4.3L (VIN X) with Filter (RPO LU3)

4.3 liters

4.5 quarts

  • 4.8L (VIN V) with Filter (RPO LR4)

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

  • 5.3L (VIN T) with Filter (RPO LM7)

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

  • 6.0L (VIN U) with Filter (RPO LQ4)

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

  • 6.0L (VIN N) with Filter (RPO LQ9)

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

  • 6.6L (VIN 1, 2) with Filter (RPO LB7)

9.5 liters

10.0 quarts

  • 6.6L (VIN --) (RPO LLY)

9.5 liters

10.0 quarts

  • 8.1L (VIN G) with Filter (RPO L18)

6.1 liters

6.5 quarts

Transmission

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

4.7 liters

5.0 quarts

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

10.6 liters

11.2 quarts

  • 4L80-E Auto Pan Removal (MT1)

7.3 liters

7.7 quarts

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

12.8 liters

13.5 quarts

  • 5 Spd. Auto Allison Fluid and Filter Change (M74)

7.0 liters

7.4 quarts

  • 5 Spd. Auto Allison (M74) After Complete Overhaul

12.0 liters

12.7 quarts

  • New Venture Gear 3500 Manual Transmission

2.3 liters

2.4 quarts

  • New Venture Gear 4500 Manual Transmission

3.8 liters

4.0 quarts

  • 6 Spd. Manual (ZF) (ML6)

6.0 liters

6.3 quarts

Fuel Tank

  • Short Bed Models and 1500 Crew Cab

98.0 liters

26 gallons

  • Long Bed Models

136.0 liters

36.0 gallons

  • 4 Door Utility

98.4 liters

26.0 gallons

  • XL (1500 Series)

123.0 liters

32.5 gallons

  • XL (2500 Series)

147.6 liters

38.5 gallons

  • Chassis Cab (Single Tank)

128.0 liters

34.0 gallons

Fuel Tank - Federal

  • Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)

102.2 liters

27.0 gallons

  • Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)

87.0 liters

23.0 gallons

Fuel Tank - California

  • Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)

91.0 liters

24.0 gallons

  • Chassis Cab (Rear Tank)

102.2 liters

23.0 gallons

  • Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)

102.2 liters

27.0 gallons

Fuel Tank - Diesel

  • Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)

102.2 liters

27.0 gallons

  • Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)

87.0 liters

23.0 gallons

Transfer Case

  • Borg Warner 4482 (NR4)

1.4 liters

1.5 quarts

  • New Venture Gear 149 (NP3)

2.1 liters

2.2 quarts

  • New Venture Gear 246 (NP8)

1.9 liters

2.0 quarts

  • New Venture Gear 261 (NP2)

1.9 liters

2.0 quarts

  • New Venture Gear 263 (NP1)

1.9 liters

2.0 quarts