Capacities and Speci cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-13for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a 1.6 lbs 0.7 kg
Engine Cooling System
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C* 17.2 qt 16.3 L
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C** 17.4 qt 16.5 L
VORTEC™ 8100 V8 Automatic 25.0 qt 23.7 L
*Vehicles with a cladded front.
**Vehicles with an uncladded front.
Engine Oil with Filter
5300 V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L
8100 V8 6.5 qt 6.1 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
1500 31.0 gal 117.0 L
2500 37.5 gal 142.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
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