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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

Capacities

Metric

English

Cooling System - C4/C5 Models

  • 6.6L Automatic Transmission

25.8 L

27.3 qt

  • 6.6L Manual Transmission

26.1 L

27.6 qt

  • 8.1L Automatic Transmission

28.2 L

29.8 qt

  • 8.1L Manual Transmission

28.5 L

30.1 qt

Cooling System - C6/C7/C8 Automatic Transmission

  • 7.2L Caterpillar® C7 Engine (hp 207 - 230)

29.7 L

31.4 qt

  • 7.2L Caterpillar® C7 Engine (hp 250 - 300)

29.5 L

31.2 qt

  • 7.8L DURAMAX® 7800 Engine (hp 200 - 215)

31.9 L

33.7 qt

  • 7.8L DURAMAX® 7800 Engine (hp 230 - 275)

31.5 L

33.3 qt

  • 8.1L Vortec 8100 MD Gas (hp 225 - 295)
  • 30.8 L
  • 32.5 qt

Cooling System - C6/C7/C8 Manual Transmission

  • 7.2L 207 - 230 hp Engine

27.7 L

29.3 qt

  • 7.2L 207 - 230 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

31.2 L

33.0 qt

  • 7.2L 250 - 300 hp Engine

31.0 L

32.8 qt

  • 7.2L 250 - 300 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

31.5 L

33.3 qt

  • 7.8L 200 - 230 hp Engine

29.9 L

31.6 qt

  • 7.8L 200 - 230 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

33.4 L

35.3 qt

  • 7.8L 250 - 300 hp Engine

33.0 L

34.9 qt

  • 7.8L 250 - 300 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling

33.5 L

35.4 qt

  • 8.1L 225 - 295 hp Engine

31.5 L

33.3 qt

  • 8.1L with A/C and Increased Cooling

33.0 L

34.9 qt

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 6.6L DURAMAX® 6600

13.8 L

14.6 qt

  • 7.2L Caterpillar® C7

28.4 L

30.0 qt

  • 7.8L* DURAMAX® 7800

22.5 L

23.8 qt

  • 8.1L Vortec 8100 MD Gas

9.4 L

10.0 qt

Check fill level on the oil indicator after initial fill to make sure it is actually full. Oil level may vary depending on vehicle option content.

*Additional oil is required with auxiliary oil filter systems. Make sure to add enough extra oil to fill the auxiliary oil filter system. For vehicles equipped with the LUBERFINER 750-C, add 14 quarts (13.25 L).

Fuel Capacity - C4/C5 Models

  • Optional* (Dual Tanks)

151.4 L

40 gal

  • Optional

94.6 L

25 gal

  • Optional

121.1 L

32 gal

  • Standard

151.4 L

40 gal

  • Optional

227.1 L

60 gal

  • Optional

302.8 L

80 gal

*One 25-gallon (94.6 L) tank and one 15-gallon (56.8 L) tank

Fuel Capacity - C6/C7/C8 Models

  • Standard

189.2 L

50 gal

  • Optional

132.4 L

35 gal

  • Optional

189.2 L

50 gal

  • Optional† (Dual Tanks)

264.8 L

70 gal

  • Optional** (Dual Tanks)

283.8 L

75 gal

  • Optional& (Dual Tanks)

378.5 L

100 gal

†Two 35-gallon (132.4 L) tanks

**One 25-gallon (94.6 L) tank and one 50-gallon (189.2 L) tank

&Two 50-gallon (189.2 L) tanks

Front Axle (G38) and (FRX)

3.7 L

7.8 pt

Rear Axle - Single Speed

  • 80 (GL4)

4.7 L

10.0 pt

  • 19060D (HPL), 19060S (HPK), 21060D (HPN), 21060S (HPP)

14.7 L

31.0 pt

  • 23090S (HPT)

19.0 L

40.0 pt

  • 23105D (HNB), 23105S (HNA)

26.5 L

56.0 pt

  • 26105S (HPA)

25.5 L

54.0 pt

  • S135 (GL8)

12.3 L

26.0 pt

  • S110 (HD2)*

4.7 L

10 pt

  • S150 (HO8)

13.0 L

28.0 pt

*For the S110 (HD2) add an additional 1.7 pt (0.8 L) lube for the hubs.

Rear Axle - Tandem

  • DS344 (HPI), DS404 (HPE), DS404P (HPJ)

15.1 L

32.0 pt

  • RSH44 (HP3)

14.7 L

31.0 pt

Rear Axle - Two-Speed

  • 19060T (HPM), 21060T (H15)

18.0 L

38.0 pt

  • 23082T (H25)

19.0 L

40.0 pt

  • 26080T (GJ4)

20.8 L

44.0 pt

Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)

1.9 L

4.0 pt

Transmission Fluid, Automatic

  • 3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS

24.6 L

52.0 pt

  • 1000 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2200 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2500 HS and RDS, and 2400 Series

13.5 L

35.0 pt

Add 2 pints (1 L) when changing spin-on or remote filter.

See the Allison® Automatic Transmission Operator's Manual for fluid check and maintenance information.

Transmission Fluid, Manual

  • FS5205A, FS5205C

5.5 L

11.6 pt

  • FS6305A, FS6305B,

8.7 L

18.4 pt

  • FS5406, FSO8406

8.8 L

18.5 pt

  • RT6609

5.9 L

12.5 pt

  • RT8709B

11.8 L

25.1 pt

  • RT8908LL

13.8 L

29.1 pt

  • ZF S6-650

6.0 L

12.7 pt