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Cooling System Specifications Chevrolet Cab & Chassis K3500

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Vehicle model can be identified by fifth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), stamped on metal pad on top of left end of instrument panel, near windshield. See MODEL IDENTIFICATION table.

Series (1)Model
"C"2WD Pickup, Sierra
"G"(2) Van
"K"4WD Pickup, Sierra
"P"Commercial Van
(1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN. (2) Includes Rally Van and Vandura.
(1)Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.
(2)Includes Rally Van and Vandura.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationTension - Lbs. (kg)
Commercial Van
New Belt135 (61.2)
Old Belt90 (40.8)
Van With 6.5L Diesel
New Belt146 (66.2)
Old Belt90 (40.8)
All Others(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° (97°C)
Coolant Capacity Qts. (L) (1)
4.3L (VIN Z)
"C" & "K" Series11.0 (10.5)
"G" & "P" Series12.1 (11.5)
5.0L (VIN H)18.0 (17.0)
5.7L (VIN K)(2) 17.0 (16.0)
6.5L Diesel
(VIN F, P & S)26.5 (25.0)
(VIN Y)(2) 24 (23)
7.4L (VIN N)(2) 23.0 (22.0)
(1) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity. (2) On vehicles with rear heater, add 3 extra quarts (2.8L) of coolant.
(1)Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.
(2)On vehicles with rear heater, add 3 extra quarts (2.8L) of coolant.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

See also:
MODEL IDENTIFICATION