2. 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 Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of
the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter
of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, seeCapacities and Speci cations on
page 5-112.Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, the engine could be damaged.
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the
engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when you are through. 8.1L Engine
All Except 8.1L Engine
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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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