1997 GMC SIERRA engine oil capacity

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick has
a yellow ring handle and is
located on the passenger’s side
of the engine.
Turn
off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need
to add at least one
quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.
For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
Type
Short Bed
Long Bed Standard Crew Cab
Chassis-Cab Side Tank
Chassis-Cab Rear Tank 3500
HD Models Side Tank
3500
HD Models Rear Tank
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling
System” in the Index.
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC”
5000
“VORTEC” 5700
“VORTEC” 7400
“VORTEC”
7400
w/3500 HD
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Quantity
13 quarts (12.3 L)
17.5 quarts (16.6 L)
17.5 quarts (16.6 L)
25 quarts (23.5 L)
28.5 quarts (27 L)
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC”
5000
“VORTEC” 5700”
“VORTEC” 7400*
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Quantity with Filter?
5 quarts (4.8 L)
5 quarts (4.8 L)
7 quarts (6.5 L)
4.5 quarts (4.3
L)
?Oil
filter should be changed at every oil change.
*Add one additional quart (.946
L) for C-3500 HD Models.
Quantity
26 gallons (98 L)
34 gallons (128 L)
34 gallons (128 L)
22 gallons (83 L)
18 gallons (68 L)
22 gallons (83 L)
18 gallons (68 L)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer.
See the refrigerant charge label under the hood for
information regarding refrigerant capacity.
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Electrical System ............................... 6-70
Engine
.................................. 6-10. 6-12
Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-48
Coolant
..................................... 6-29
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 14
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-45
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-72
Cooling System Capacity
....................... 6-78
Exhaust
..................................... 2-32
FuseBlocks
............................ 6-71, 6-73
Identification
................................ 6-69
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-45
Overheating
................................. 5-11
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-76
StartingYour
................................ 2-13
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
................... 6-73
Engineoil
.................................... 6-15
Adding
..................................... 6-15
Additives
................................... 6-18
Checking
................................... 6-15
Used
....................................... 6-18
Whentochange
.............................. 6-18
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-32
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-75
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-60
Fan Control. Climate Control System ............ 3.2. 3.3
Fender Marker Lamp
Bulb Replacement ............. 6-44
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-19
Finish Care
.................................... 6-64
Finish Damage
................................. 6-66
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-78
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-51
Fog Lamps
.................................... 2-45
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Four-wheel Drive
......................... 2-22. 6-27
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Front Axle .................................... 6-28
Front Axle Locking Feature
....................... 2-23
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ..... 6-42. 6-43
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-78
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Tank Capacity
............................... 6-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-71
FusibleLinks
.................................. 6-71
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bages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-72
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-75 "
Fuel ....................................... 2-78
Speedometer
................................. 2-65
Tachometer
.................................. 2-65
Voltmeter
................................... 2-70
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