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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 2500

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
2.0L5.5 (5.2)
2.2L
Sonoma & S10 Pickup4.5 (4.3)
VUE5.0 (4.7)
2.5L5.8 (5.5)
3.0L5.0 (4.7)
3.4L & 4.3L4.5 (4.3)
4.2L7.0 (6.6)
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L6.0 (5.7)
5.0L & 5.7L5.0 (4.7)
6.5L8.0 (7.6)
6.6L10.1 (9.6)
8.1L
Except Cab & Chassis6.5 (6.1)
Cab & Chassis6.6 (6.3)
(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)

COOLING SYSTEM FLUID CAPACITY

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
2.0L6.9 (6.5)
2.2L
Automatic Transmission
"S" & "T" Series9.7 (9.2)
"Z" Series7.3 (6.9)
Manual Transmission
"S" & "T" Series9.9 (9.4)
"Z" Series7.4 (7.0)
2.5L8.5 (8.0)
3.0L7.8 (7.4)
3.4L
"A" & "B" Series9.6 (9.1)
"U" Series
Standard
With Front A/C Only9.6 (9.1)
With Front & Rear A/C11.9 (11.3)
Heavy-Duty
With Front A/C Only10.5 (10.1)
With Front & Rear A/C13.2 (12.6)
4.2L13.9 (13.1)
4.3L
"C" & "K" Series
Automatic Transmission12.6 (11.9)
Manual Transmission12.9 (12.2)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater14.0 (13.2)
Without Rear Heater11.0 (10.4)
"L" & "M" Series
With Rear Heater16.5 (15.6)
Without Rear Heater13.5 (12.8)
"S" & "T" Series
Pickup
Automatic Transmission13.8 (13.1)
Manual Transmission14.0 (13.3)
Utility
Automatic Transmission11.7 (11.1)
Manual Transmission11.9 (11.3)
4.8L
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)
5.0L
With Rear Heater20.0 (18.9)
Without Rear Heater17.0 (16.0)
5.3L
With Front A/C Only14.4 (13.7)
With Front & Rear A/C15.8 (15.0)
With Optional A/C
Except Sierra & Silverado14.4 (13.7)
Sierra & Silverado14.9 (14.1)
Without A/C
Except Sierra & Silverado14.4 (13.7)
Sierra & Silverado13.4 (12.7)
5.7L
"C" & "K" Series
Standard
With A/C20.0 (18.9)
Without A/C17.5 (16.6)
Heavy-Duty
With A/C27.0 (25.5)
Without A/C26.5 (25.0)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater20.0 (18.9)
Without Rear Heater
CNG Engine17.5 (16.6)
Gasoline Engine17.0 (16.0)
6.0L
Automatic Transmission
With Optional Oil Cooler14.4 (13.7)
Without Optional Oil Cooler14.8 (14.0)
Manual Transmission
With Optional Oil Cooler14.8 (14.0)
Without Optional Oil Cooler15.2 (14.4)
6.5L
"C" Series
With Rear Heater27.5 (26.0)
Without Rear Heater23.5 (22.2)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater27.5 (26.0)
Without Rear Heater23.5 (22.2)
6.6L
Automatic Transmission20.3 (19.2)
Manual Transmission20.7 (19.6)
8.1L
"C" & "K" Series
Automatic Transmission
Except Cab & Chassis20.7 (19.6)
Cab & Chassis28.5 (27.0)
Manual Transmission
Except Cab & Chassis, Sierra & Silverado20.7 (19.6)
Cab & Chassis28.5 (27.0)
Sierra & Silverado21.1 (20.0)
"G" Series
With Rear Heater26.0 (24.6)
Without Rear Heater23.0 (21.8)
(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)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITY

Application(2) Quantity Qts. (L)
"A" & "B" Series (4T65-E)
AWD7.8 (7.4)
2WD7.4 (7.0)
"C" & "K" Series
Allison LCT 10007.4 (7.0)
4L60-E5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E7.7 (7.3)
"E" Series (AW03-72LE)3.0 (2.8)
"G" Series
4L60-E5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E7.7 (7.3)
"J" Series (AW03-72LE)2.6 (2.5)
"L" & "M" Series (4L60-E)5.0 (4.7)
"S" & "T" Series (4L60-E)5.0 (4.7)
"U" Series (4T65-E)7.4 (7.0)
"Z" Series
AF33-5(3) 4.2 (4.0)
VT25-E(4) 7.0 (6.5)
(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. (3) Use Saturn Transaxle Fluid (P/N 22689186) only. (4) Use Saturn Transaxle Fluid (P/N 22688912) only.
(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.
(3)Use Saturn Transaxle Fluid (P/N 22689186) only.
(4)Use Saturn Transaxle Fluid (P/N 22688912) only.

FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) (1)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITY

ApplicationQuantity Pts. (L)
"C" & "K" Series
NV3500(2) 4.8 (2.3)
NV4500(3) 8.0 (3.8)
ZF S6-650(4) 12.6 (6.0)
"E" Series (Suzuki 5-Speed M59)(3) 4.0 (1.9)
"J" Series (Suzuki 5-Speed M59)(3) 3.2 (1.5)
"S" & "T" Series
2.2L (NV1500)(5) 5.8 (2.7)
4.3L (NV3500)(2) 4.2 (2.0)
"Z" Series (Saturn 5-Speed MG3)(6) 3.6 (1.7)
(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). (5) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12377916). (6) Dexron-III ATF (P/N 21019223)
(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).
(5)Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12377916).
(6)Dexron-III ATF (P/N 21019223)

FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) (1)

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
"A" & "B" Series
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter(2)
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(3)
Differential Fluid(4)
Engine Coolant(5)
Fuel Filter(6)
Oil & Oil Filter(7)
Spark Plugs100,000
"C" & "K" Series
Diesel Engine
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(8)
Engine Coolant(5)
Fuel Filter(2)
Oil & Oil Filter(9)
Gasoline Engine
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transfer Case Fluid50,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(10)
Engine Coolant150,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Manual Transmission Fluid(11)
Oil & Oil Filter(7)
Spark Plugs100,000
"E" & "J" Series
Accessory Drive Belt(12)
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(13)
Brake Fluid60,000
Differential Fluid30,000
Engine Coolant(14)
Fuel Filter30,000
Manual Transmission Fluid30,000
Oil & Oil Filter(15)
PCV Valve50,000
Spark Plug60,000
Spark Plug Wires(16)
Transfer Case Fluid30,000
"G" Series
Diesel Engine
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter(2)
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter50,000
Engine Coolant(5)
Fuel Filter30,000
Oil & Oil Filter(9)
CNG & Gasoline Engine
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(17)
Engine Coolant150,000
Fuel Filter30,000
High Pressure Regulator Filter (CNG Engine)60,000
Oil & Oil Filter(9)
Spark Plugs(18)
"L" & "M" Series
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(2)
Engine Coolant(5)
Fuel Filter30,000
Oil & Oil Filter(9)
PCV Valve(1) 100,000
Spark Plug100,000
"S" & "T" Series
Blazer, Jimmy Canadian, Sonoma & S10 Pickup
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transfer Case Fluid50,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(4)
Engine Coolant(19)
Fuel Filter(20) 30,000
Oil & Oil Filter(21)
Spark Plugs100,000
Bravada, Envoy & TrailBlazer
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter(22)
Automatic Transfer Case Fluid(23)
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(3)
Engine Coolant(19)
Fuel Filter15,000
Oil & Oil Filter(24)
Spark Plugs100,000
"U" Series
Accessory Drive Belt(1) 60,000
Air Filter(2)
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(25)
Differential Fluid(4)
Engine Coolant(5)
Fuel Filter(6)
Oil & Oil Filter(7)
Spark Plugs100,000
"Z" Series
Accessory Drive Belt(26)
Air Filter(2)
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter(25)
Engine Coolant100,000
Fuel Filter100,000
Oil & Oil Filter(27)
Spark Plugs100,000
Timing Belt(28) 100,000
(1) Inspect and replace as necessary. (2) If used under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 30,000 miles. (3) 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 7500 miles. If used under normal conditions, periodic replacement is not required. (5) Replace every 150,000 miles or 60 months, whichever occurs first. (6) No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary. (7) 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 occurs first. (8) On Allison LCT 1000 transmission only, replace at 15,000 miles if used under severe conditions. An all others, replace at 50,000 miles. (9) If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. If used under normal conditions, replace every 7500 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. (10) On vehicles equipped with 8.1L engine and Allison LCT 1000 transmission, replace at 25,000 miles if used under severe conditions. If used under normal conditions, replace at 50,000. 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. (11) On Cab & Chassis, periodic replacement is not required. On vehicles equipped with 4.3L or 4.8L engine, replace at 150,000 miles. On vehicles equipped with 6.0L engine, replace at 200,000 miles. (12) Inspect every 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Replace as necessary. (13) If used under sever conditions, replace every 15,000 miles or 7.5 months, whichever occurs first. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles. (14) Replace every 30,000 miles or 30 months, whichever occurs first. (15) Replace every 7500 miles or 7.5 months, whichever occurs first. (16) Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months, whichever occurs first. (17) 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. (18) On CNG engine, replace at 60,000 miles. On Gasoline engine, replace at 100,000 miles. (19) Replace every 150,000 miles or 60 months, whichever occurs first. (20) Replace on 4.3L engine only. Information for replacement interval on 2.2L engine is not available from manufacturer. (21) Replace every 7500 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. (22) Inspect air cleaner indicator replacement at every oil and filter change. Replace as necessary. (23) On Bravada, replace every 50,000 miles. On all others, if used under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles. (24) If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace as indicated by CHANGE OIL SOON light, every 10,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. (25) If used under severe conditions, replace every 50,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, periodic replacement is not required. (26) Inspect every 18,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. Replace as necessary. (27) If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. If used under normal conditions, replace as indicated by CHANGE OIL SOON light or every 7500 miles, whichever occurs first. (28) Applies to 3.0L engine only.
(1)Inspect and replace as necessary.
(2)If used under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 30,000 miles.
(3)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 7500 miles. If used under normal conditions, periodic replacement is not required.
(5)Replace every 150,000 miles or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
(6)No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.
(7)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 occurs first.
(8)On Allison LCT 1000 transmission only, replace at 15,000 miles if used under severe conditions. An all others, replace at 50,000 miles.
(9)If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. If used under normal conditions, replace every 7500 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
(10)On vehicles equipped with 8.1L engine and Allison LCT 1000 transmission, replace at 25,000 miles if used under severe conditions. If used under normal conditions, replace at 50,000. 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.
(11)On Cab & Chassis, periodic replacement is not required. On vehicles equipped with 4.3L or 4.8L engine, replace at 150,000 miles. On vehicles equipped with 6.0L engine, replace at 200,000 miles.
(12)Inspect every 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Replace as necessary.
(13)If used under sever conditions, replace every 15,000 miles or 7.5 months, whichever occurs first. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles.
(14)Replace every 30,000 miles or 30 months, whichever occurs first.
(15)Replace every 7500 miles or 7.5 months, whichever occurs first.
(16)Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
(17)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.
(18)On CNG engine, replace at 60,000 miles. On Gasoline engine, replace at 100,000 miles.
(19)Replace every 150,000 miles or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
(20)Replace on 4.3L engine only. Information for replacement interval on 2.2L engine is not available from manufacturer.
(21)Replace every 7500 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
(22)Inspect air cleaner indicator replacement at every oil and filter change. Replace as necessary.
(23)On Bravada, replace every 50,000 miles. On all others, if used under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace every 100,000 miles.
(24)If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles. If used under normal conditions, replace as indicated by CHANGE OIL SOON light, every 10,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
(25)If used under severe conditions, replace every 50,000 miles. If used under normal conditions, periodic replacement is not required.
(26)Inspect every 18,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. Replace as necessary.
(27)If used under severe conditions, replace every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. If used under normal conditions, replace as indicated by CHANGE OIL SOON light or every 7500 miles, whichever occurs first.
(28)Applies to 3.0L engine only.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS