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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications - 4.8L: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

CAPACITIES

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
All Models6.0 (5.7)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Includes oil filter capacity.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Includes oil filter capacity.

FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Automatic Transmission
With Front A/C14.4 (13.7)
With Front & Rear A/C15.8 (15.0)
Without A/C13.4 (12.7)
Manual Transmission13.7 (13.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Includes heater.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Includes heater.

FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Chevy Express & Savana
4L60-E5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E7.7 (7.3)
Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe & Yukon
4L60-E5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E7.7 (7.3)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark with Dexron-III, unless specified otherwise. (2) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter, unless specified otherwise.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark with Dexron-III, unless specified otherwise.
(2)Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter, unless specified otherwise.

FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) (1)

ApplicationQuantity Pts. (L)
Sierra & Silverado
NV3500(2) 4.8 (2.3)
NV4500(3) 8.0 (3.8)
ZF S6-650(4) 12.6 (6.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349). (3) SAE 75W-85 GL4 Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190). (4) TranSynd™ Synthetic ATF (GM 12378515).
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).
(3)SAE 75W-85 GL4 Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190).
(4)TranSynd™ Synthetic ATF (GM 12378515).

FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) (1)

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Chevy Express & Savana
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(2)
Engine Coolant150,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Oil & Oil Filter(3)
Spark Plugs100,000
Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe & Yukon
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transfer Case Fluid50,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(2)
Engine Coolant150,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Manual Transmission Fluid150,000
Oil & Oil Filter(3)
PCV100,000
Spark Plugs100,000
(1) Inspect and replace as necessary. (2) If vehicle's GVWR is greater than 8600 lbs (3900 kg) or is used under severe conditions, replace every 50,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles. (3) If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace as indicated by CHANGE OIL SOON light or every 12 months, whichever comes first.
(1)Inspect and replace as necessary.
(2)If vehicle's GVWR is greater than 8600 lbs (3900 kg) or is used under severe conditions, replace every 50,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles.
(3)If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace as indicated by CHANGE OIL SOON light or every 12 months, whichever comes first.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS