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Cooling System Specifications. Chevrolet C3500 HD

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationTension - Lbs. (kg)
All Models(1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-loaded idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
(1)Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-loaded idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval30,000 Miles
Pressure Cap15 psi
Thermostat Opens
Starts188°F (87°C)
Fully Open206°F (97°C)
Coolant Capacity (1)
4.3L
"C" & "K" Series11.0 (10.5)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater14.0 (13.2)
Without Rear Heater11.0 (10.5)
"P" Series13.8 (13.1)
5.0L
"C" & "K" Series18.0 (17.0)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater20.0 (18.7)
Without Rear Heater17.0 (16.0)
5.7L
"C" & "K" Series
Except Heavy Duty18.0 (17.0)
Heavy Duty27.0 (25.0)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater20.0 (18.7)
Without Rear Heater17.0 (16.0)
"P" Series15.5 (14.7)
6.5L Diesel
"C" & "K" Series26.5 (25.0)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater27.0 (25.5)
Without Rear Heater24.0 (23.0)
"P" Series25.0 (23.7)
7.4L
"C" & "K" Series
Except Heavy Duty24.0 (22.7)
Heavy Duty27.5 (26.0)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater26.0 (24.6)
Without Rear Heater23.0 (22.0)
"P" Series22.5 (21.3)
(1) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.
(1)Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS