6-82 Crankcase Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough
engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine VIN
Quantity with Filter
VORTEC 4300 V6 W 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
VORTEC 4800 V8 V 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTEC 5300 V8 T 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTEC 6000 V8 U 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTEC 6600 V8 1 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTEC 8100 V8 G 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)
Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Type Quantity
Short Bed 26 U.S. gallons (98 L)
Long Bed 34 U.S. gallons (128 L)
Chassis Cab
(Pickup Box Delete)34 U.S. gallons (128 L)
Chassis Cab 3500 27 U.S. gallons (102 L) (front)
23 U.S. gallons (87 L) (rear)
Chassis Cab 3500
(California)24 U.S. gallons (90 L) (front)
23 U.S. gallons (87 L) (rear)
Chassis Cab 3500 27 U.S. gallons (102 L) (front)
Chassis Cab 3500
(California)27 U.S. gallons (102 L) (front)
Chassis Cab
3500HD23 U.S. gallons (87 L) (front)
18 U.S. gallons (68 L) (rear)
Chassis Cab
3500HD23 U.S. gallons (87 L) (front)
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
Check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, see
ªWheel Nut Torqueº in the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant
to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
-COOL
coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
Don't forget to check your spare tire. See ªTiresº in
the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See ªAudio Systemsº in the
Index for further details.
