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Engine Cooling System Specifications Chevrolet Chevy Van G1500

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

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

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval
199630,000 Miles
1997(1)
Pressure Cap15 psi
Thermostat Opens
Starts188°F (87°C)
Fully Open206°F (97°C)
Coolant Capacity (2)
2.2L11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
3.4L
With Rear Heater12.4 Qts. (11.75L)
Without Rear Heater11.8 Qts. (11.25L)
4.3L
"C" & "K" Series12.7 Qts. (12.3L)
"G" & "P" Series
With Rear Heater14.0 Qts. (13.2L)
Without Rear Heater11.0 Qts. (10.5L)
"L" & "M" Series
With Rear Heater16.5 Qts. (15.5L)
Without Rear Heater14.3 Qts. (13.5L)
"P" Series13.8 Qts. (13.1L)
"S" & "T" Series
A/T11.7 Qts. (11.1L)
M/T11.9 Qts. (11.3L)
5.0L
With A/C18.0 Qts. (17.0L)
Without A/C17.5 Qts. (16.6L)
5.7L
Except C 3500HD
With A/C20.0 Qts. (19.0L)
Without A/C17.5 Qts. (16.6L)
C 3500HD
With A/C27.0 Qts. (25.5L)
Without A/C26.4 Qts. (25.0L)
6.5L27.5 Qts. (26.0L)
7.4L
Standard
With A/C27.5 Qts. (26.0L)
Without A/C25.0 Qts. (23.5L)
Heavy Duty
With A/C28.5 Qts. (27.0L)
Without A/C26.4 Qts. (25.0L)
(1) No scheduled replacement interval given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary. (2) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.
(1)No scheduled replacement interval given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.
(2)Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT

Note. For serpentine belt routing, see SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT ROUTING .