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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 TrailBlazer - 2WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Approximate Fluid Capacities

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 approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Cooling System

  • 4.2L L6

9.2 liters

9.7 quarts

  • 5.3L V8

10.6 liters

11.2 quarts

  • 6.0L V8

10.6 liters

11.2 quarts

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4.2L L6

6.6 liters

7.0 quarts

  • 5.3L V8

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

  • 6.0L V8

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

Fuel Tank

83.3 liters

22.0 gallons

Transfer Case Lubricant

1.8 liters

2.0 quarts

Automatic Transmission 4L60-E/E/4L65-E/4L70-E

  • Pan Removal

4.7 liters

5.0 quarts

  • After Complete Overhaul

10.6 liters

11.0 quarts

  • 280 mm Torque Converter Approximate Fluid Capacity Dry Fill

11.25 liters

11.9 quarts

  • 300 mm Torque Converter Approximate Fluid Capacity Dry Fill

11.50 liters

12.1 quarts

Differential Fluid - Rear Axle

  • 4.2L L6

1.7 liters

3.6 pints

  • 4.2L L6 w/ opt. 18 inch wheels

2.0 liters

4.3 pints

  • 5.3L V8

2.0 liters

4.3 pints

  • 6.0L V8

2.6 liters*

5.5 pints*

Differential Fluid - Front Axle

0.8 liters

1.7 pints

* 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.