GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Engine Specifications

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

1.9 lbs.

0.85 kg

Cooling System

  • 4200 L6
  • 5300 V8

     

  • 10.8 quarts
  • 12.2 quarts

     

  • 10.2 L
  • 11.6 L

Differential Fluid - Front

1.7 pints

0.8 L

Differential Fluid - Rear

  • 4200 L6
  • 5300 V8

     

  • 3.6 pints
  • 4.3 pints

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4200 L6
  • 5300 V8

     

  • 7.0 quarts
  • 6.0 quarts

Fuel Tank

25.0 gallons

95.8 L

Transmission (Drain and Refill)

5.0 quarts

4.7 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 ft lb

140 N·m

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck the fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 4200  L6

S

Automatic

0.042  inches (1.07 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

M

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)