Capacities - Approximate Fluid

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See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All fluid levels are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Axle Capacities
Front Drive Axle (8.25")	1.43 liters	1.51 quarts
Front Drive Axle (9.25")	1.73 liters	1.83 quarts
Rear Drive Axle (8.6")	2.03 liters	2.15 quarts
Rear Drive Axle (9.5")	2.6 liters	2.75 quarts
Rear Drive Axle (9.75")	2.84 liters	3.00 quarts
Rear Drive Axle (10.5")	2.6 liters	2.75 quarts
Rear Drive Axle (11.5")	3.0 liters	3.17 quarts
Engine Cooling System
4.3L (VIN W) Automatic Transmission	14.0 liters	15.0 quarts
4.3L (VIN W) Manual Transmission	14.0 liters	15.0 quarts
4.8L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission	14.0 liters	15.0 quarts
4.8L (VIN V) Manual Transmission	15.0 liters	15.5 quarts
5.3L (VIN T)	12.7 liters	15.0 quarts
6.0L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission	14.0 liters	14.8 quarts
6.0L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission with Optional Engine Oil Cooler	15.5 liters	16.0 quarts
6.0L (VIN V) Manual Transmission	14.4 liters	15.2 quarts
6.0L (VIN V) Manual Transmission with Optional Engine Oil Cooler	15.5 liters	16.0 quarts
6.6L (VIN 1) Manual Transmission	19.5 liters	20.7 quarts
6.6L (VIN 1) Automatic Transmission	19.2 liters	20.3 quarts
8.1L (VIN G) Manual Transmission	20.0 liters	21.1 quarts
8.1L (VIN G) Automatic Transmission	19.6 liters	20.7 quarts
Engine Crankcase
4.3L (VIN X) with Filter (RPO LU3)	4.3 liters	4.5 quarts
4.8L (VIN V) with Filter (RPO LR4)	5.7 liters	6.0 quarts
5.3L (VIN T) with Filter (RPO LM7)	5.7 liters	6.0 quarts
6.0L (VIN U) with Filter (RPO LQ4)	5.7 liters	6.0 quarts
6.0L (VIN N) with Filter (RPO LQ9)	5.7 liters	6.0 quarts
6.6L (VIN 1, 2) with Filter (RPO LB7)	9.5 liters	10.0 quarts
6.6L (VIN -) (RPO LLY)	9.5 liters	10.0 quarts
8.1L (VIN G) with Filter (RPO L18)	6.1 liters	6.5 quarts
Transmission
4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto Pan Removal	4.7 liters	5.0 quarts
4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto After Complete Overhaul	10.6 liters	11.2 quarts
4L80-E Auto Pan Removal (MT1)	7.3 liters	7.7 quarts
4L80-E Auto (MT1) After Complete Overhaul	12.8 liters	13.5 quarts
5 Spd. Auto Allison Fluid and Filter Change (M74)	7.0 liters	7.4 quarts
5 Spd. Auto Allison (M74) After Complete Overhaul	12.0 liters	12.7 quarts
New Venture Gear 3500 Manual Transmission	2.3 liters	2.4 quarts
New Venture Gear 4500 Manual Transmission	3.8 liters	4.0 quarts
6 Spd. Manual (ZF) (ML6)	6.0 liters	6.3 quarts
Fuel Tank
Short Bed Models and 1500 Crew Cab	98.0 liters	26 gallons
Long Bed Models	136.0 liters	36.0 gallons
4 Door Utility	98.4 liters	26.0 gallons
XL (1500 Series)	123.0 liters	32.5 gallons
XL (2500 Series)	147.6 liters	38.5 gallons
Chassis Cab (Single Tank)	128.0 liters	34.0 gallons
Fuel Tank - Federal
Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)	102.2 liters	27.0 gallons
Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)	87.0 liters	23.0 gallons
Fuel Tank - California
Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)	91.0 liters	24.0 gallons
Chassis Cab (Rear Tank)	102.2 liters	23.0 gallons
Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)	102.2 liters	27.0 gallons
Fuel Tank - Diesel
Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)	102.2 liters	27.0 gallons
Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)	87.0 liters	23.0 gallons
Transfer Case
Borg Warner 4482 (NR4)	1.4 liters	1.5 quarts
New Venture Gear 149 (NP3)	2.1 liters	22.2 quarts
New Venture Gear 246 (NP8)	1.9 liters	2.0 quarts
New Venture Gear 261 (NP2)	1.9 liters	2.0 quarts
New Venture Gear 263 (NP1)	1.9 liters	2.0 quarts