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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

1.6 lbs

0.73 kg

Engine Cooling System

  • 5.3L V8 with Front A/C (Engine Fan Driven Cooling System)

16.5 qt

15.6 L

  • 5.3L V8 with Front A/C* (Electric Cooling Fan System)*

17.2 qt

16.3 L

  • 5.3L V8 with Front A/C (Electric Cooling Fan System)**

17.4 qt

16.5 L

  • 8.1L V8 (Engine Fan Driven Cooling System

25.0 qt

23.7 L

*Vehicles with a cladded front.

**Vehicles with an uncladded front.

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 5.3L V8

6.0 qt

5.7 L

  • 8.1L V8

6.5 qt

6.1 L

Fuel Tank Capacity

  • 1500

31.0 gal

117.0 L

  • 2500

37.5 gal

142.0 L

Transfer Case Fluid

2.0 qt

1.9 L

Wheel Nut Torque

140 lb ft

190 N·m

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 5.3L V8

T

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 5.3L V8

Z

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 8.1L V8

G

Automatic

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)