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Engine Controls - Specifications: Specifications Chevrolet Pickup K1500

CAPACITIES

ApplicationCold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C)Reserve Minutes
2.5L (VIN A)
Light Duty52590
Heavy Duty630115
2.8L (VIN R)52590
Light Duty52590
Heavy Duty630115
3.1L (VIN D)52590
3.8L (VIN L)63090
4.3L (VIN W & Z)630115
Light Duty52590
Heavy Duty630115
5.0L (VIN H)630115
5.7L (VIN K)630115
6.2L (VIN C & J)57090
6.5L (VIN F)57090
7.4L (VIN N)630115

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application(1) Quantity: Qts. (L)
Crankcase
2.5L (VIN A)(2) 4.0 (3.8)
2.8L (VIN R)(2) 4.5 (4.3)
3.1L (VIN D)(2) 4.5 (4.3)
3.8L (VIN L)(2) 4.5 (4.3)
4.3L (VIN W & Z)(2) (3) 4.5 (4.3)
5.0L (VIN H)(2) 5.0 (4.8)
5.7L (VIN K)(2) 5.0 (4.8)
6.2L (VIN C & J)7.0 (6.6)
6.5L (VIN F)7.0 (6.6)
7.4L (VIN N)(2) 7.0 (6.6)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (4)
2.5L (VIN A)11.5 (11.0)
2.8L (VIN R)10.5 (10.0)
3.1L (VIN D)
With Rear Heater11.0 (10.4)
Without Rear Heater10.0 (9.5)
3.8L (VIN L)11.0 (10.4)
With Rear Heater11.4 (10.8)
Without Rear Heater10.0 (9.5)
4.3L (VIN W & Z)
"C", "K", "S" & "T" Series12.1 (11.5)
"G" & "P" Series
With Rear Heater14.0 (13.2)
Without Rear Heater11.0 (10.5)
"M" & "L" Series
With Rear Heater16.5 (15.6)
Without Rear Heater13.5 (12.8)
5.0L (VIN H)18.0 (17.0)
5.7L (VIN K)
Standard18.0 (17.0)
Heavy Duty27.0 (26.0)
6.2L (VIN C & J)25.0 (23.5)
6.5L (VIN F)27.0 (26.0)
7.4L (VIN N)
Standard23.0 (22.0)
Heavy Duty27.0 (26.0)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (5)
3.1L (VIN D)4.0 (3.8)
3.8L (VIN L)6.0 (5.7)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (5)
2.5L (VIN A)5.0 (4.7)
2.8L (VIN R)5.0 (4.7)
4.3L (VIN W & Z)5.0 (4.7)
V8 Engines5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission
2.5L (VIN A)(6) 2.2 (2.0)
2.8L (VIN R)(6) 2.2 (2.0)
4.3L (VIN W & Z)(7) 2.2 (2.0)
V8 Engines
4-Speed(8) 4.0 (3.8)
5-Speed(9) 2.2 (2.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Includes oil filter capacity. (3) Use of synthetic 10W-30 motor oil is required on Turbo models. (4) Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater. (5) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter. (6) Dexron-II. (7) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2732). (8) GL-4. (9) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2850).
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Includes oil filter capacity.
(3)Use of synthetic 10W-30 motor oil is required on Turbo models.
(4)Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater.
(5)Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(6)Dexron-II.
(7)Manual Transmission Fluid (T2732).
(8)GL-4.
(9)Manual Transmission Fluid (T2850).

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter30,000
Coolant30,000
Fuel Filter(1) 60,000
Oil & Filter(2) (3) 7500
Spark Plugs30,000
(1) On diesel engines, replace every 30,000 miles. (2) On diesel engines, replace every 5000 miles. (3) On turbo models, replace every 3000 miles.
(1)On diesel engines, replace every 30,000 miles.
(2)On diesel engines, replace every 5000 miles.
(3)On turbo models, replace every 3000 miles.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS