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Cooling System Specifications: Adjustments Chevrolet Pickup C3500

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