When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the hole at the tip of the dipstick,
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 engine oil crankcase capacity,
seeCapacities and Speci cations on page 5-90.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
hole, your engine could be damaged.The engine oil ll cap is
located in the engine
compartment toward the
passenger’s side of
the vehicle. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-12for more
information on location.
Be sure to ll it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when you’re through.
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Capacities and Speci cations
Refer toPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15for more information. All capacities are
approximate. When adding uids, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck the uid level after lling.
Capacities and Speci cations
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
5.3L V8 T M30 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air conditioning Refrigerant R-134a 2.8 lbs. 1.27 kg
Cooling System 15.3 quarts 14.5 L
Differential Fluid 4.0 quarts 6.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 quarts 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 25.0 gallons 94.6 L
Rear Axle 2.4 quarts 2.3 L
Transmission
(Drain and Re ll)5.0 quarts 4.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft-lbs. 140Y
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