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Maintenance and Lubrication Chevrolet Chevy Express H1500

Lubrication System ~376 words

Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

ApplicationCapacities
MetricEnglish
Cooling System
4.3L10.4 liters11.0 quarts
4.8L, 5.3L12.7 liters13.4 quarts
6.0L14.0 liters14.8 quarts
Cooling System with Rear Heat
4.3L13.2 liters14.0 quarts
4.8L, 5.3L15.5 liters16.4 quarts
6.0L17.0 liters17.8 quarts
Engine Oil with Filter
4.3L4.3 liters4.5 quarts
4.8L/5.3L5.7 liters6.0 quarts
6.0L5.7 liters6.0 quarts
6.6L9.5 liters10.0 quarts
Engine Oil Without Filter
6.6L8.7 liters9.2 quarts
Fuel Tank
Standard Tank-Passenger/Cargo117.3 liters31.0 gallons
Standard Tank-Cab/Chassis124.9 liters33.0 gallons
Optional Tank-159 inch (4039 mm) or 177 inch (4496 mm)215.7 liters57.0 gallons
Automatic Transaxle
Automatic Dry - 4L60-E8.3 liters with 245 converter 9.17 liters with 258 converter 10.6 liters with 298 converter8.8 quarts with 245 converter 9.7 quarts with 258 converter 11.2 quart with 298 converter
Automatic Drain and Refill - 4L80-E MT17.3 liters7.7 quarts
Automatic Dry12.8 liters13.5 quarts

Approximate Fluid Capacities

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

The Recommended Fluids and Lubricants information can be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Fluids or Lubricants.

Maintenance Items

The Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts information can be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Replacement Parts.

Maintenance Schedule (North American Emissions)

The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule, or you may be able to use the Search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.

GM Oil Life System Resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A ENGINE OIL light message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since last oil change.

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System

  1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine OFF.
  2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
  3. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light flashes for five seconds, the system is reset.
  4. Turn the key to LOCK.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start the vehicle, the ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM has not reset. Repeat the procedure.