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Engine Controls - Specifications - 6.5L Diesel: Specifications Chevrolet Pickup K2500

CAPACITIES

ApplicationCold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C)Reserve Capacity Minutes
6.5L (VIN P, S & Y) (1)57090
(1) Two batteries per vehicle.
(1)Two batteries per vehicle.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application(1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Crankcase(2) 7.0 (6.6)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (3)27.0 (26.0)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (4)
Manual Transmission5.0 (4.7)
4-Speed(5) 4.0 (3.8)
5-Speed(6) 2.2 (2.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Use of synthetic 10W-30 motor oil is required on Turbo models. (3) Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater. (4) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter. (5) GL-4. (6) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2850).
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Use of synthetic 10W-30 motor oil is required on Turbo models.
(3)Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater.
(4)Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(5)GL-4.
(6)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