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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 Axle 1000 Series (8.25")

1.43 L

1.51 qt

  • Front Axle 2000, 3000 Series (9.25")

1.73 L

1.83 qt

  • Rear Axle 1000 Series without RPO AXN (8.6")

2.03 L

2.15 qt

  • Rear Axle 1000 Series with RPO AXN (9.5" LD)

2.6 L

2.75 qt

  • Rear Axle 2000 Series with RPO LY6 (10.5")

2.6 L

2.75 qt

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

  • Refrigerant Charge

0.7 kg

1.6 lb

  • Refrigerant Charge Utility with Front and Rear A/C

1.2 kg

2.7 lb

  • Refrigerant Charge Suburban with Front and Rear A/C

1.4 kg

3.0 lb

Cooling System

  • 4.8L V8

16.9 L

17.8 qt

  • 5.3L V8

17.3 L

18.3 qt

  • 6.0L V8 1500 Series

16.9 L

17.9 qt

  • 6.0L V8 2500 Series

16.5 L

17.4 qt

  • 6.2L V8

16.7 L

17.6 qt

Engine Oil with Filter - All Engines

5.7 L

6.0 qt

Fuel Tank

  • Regular

98.4 L

26.0 gal

  • Extended 1500 Series

119.2 L

31.5 gal

  • Extended 2500 Series

147.6 L

39.0 gal

  • Transfer Case Fluid

1.9 L

2.0 qt

Transmission Fluid

  • 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Pan Removal

4.7 L

5 qt

  • 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Overhaul

10.6 L

11 qt

  • 4L80-E/4L85-E Pan Removal

7.3 L

7.7 qt

  • 4L80-E/4L85-E Overhaul

12.8 L

13.5 qt

  • 6L50/6L80/6L90 Pan Removal

5.7 L

6.0 qt

  • 6L50/6L80/6L90 Overhaul

9.9 L

10.5 qt