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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications - 8.1L: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

CAPACITIES

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
All Models6.5 (6.2)
(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)
Avalanche, Suburban & Yukon XL14.4 (13.7)
Sierra & Silverado
A/T20.7 (19.6)
M/T21.1 (20.0)
(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)
Allison7.4 (7.0)
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.
(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.

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 gear oil or Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190). (4) TranSynd(tm) 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 gear oil or Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190).
(4)TranSynd(tm) Synthetic ATF (GM 12378515).

FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) (1)

ApplicationQuantity Qts. (L)
Avalanche, Suburban & Yukon XL
Borg Warner 4481(2) 1.5 (1.4)
Borg Warner 4482(2) 1.5 (1.4)
New Venture 149(2) 2.2 (2.1)
New Venture 246(3) 2.0 (1.9)
Sierra & Silverado
New Venture 149(2) 2.2 (2.1)
New Venture 246(3) 2.0 (1.9)
New Venture 261(2) 2.0 (1.9)
New Venture 263(2) 2.0 (1.9)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Dexron-III. (3) AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM 12378508).
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Dexron-III.
(3)AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM 12378508).

FLUID CAPACITY (TRANSFER CASE) (1)

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transfer Case Fluid50,000
Automatic Transmission External Control Main Filter (Allison)7500
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(2) Or (3)
Engine Coolant150,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Manual Transmission Fluid (Sierra & Silverado Only)150,000
Oil & Oil Filter(4)
PCV100,000
Spark Plugs100,000
(1) Inspect and replace as necessary. (2) On Allison transmissions, if used under severe conditions, replace every 25,000 miles. (3) On all other transmissions, if vehicle's GVWR is greater than 8600 lbs (3900 kg) or if used under severe conditions, replace every 50,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles. (4) 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)On Allison transmissions, if used under severe conditions, replace every 25,000 miles.
(3)On all other transmissions, if vehicle's GVWR is greater than 8600 lbs (3900 kg) or if used under severe conditions, replace every 50,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles.
(4)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