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2016 Chevrolet Suburban Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
6.60 OZS. (0.19 L) — ACDelco Note: GM Part No. 88901445
Automatic Transmission Fluid
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid
— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil
2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) — SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant
18.30 QTS. (17.31 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 0W-20 GM P/N 19259487 (Canadian P/N 19289784) is the best viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. NOTE: The engine oil capacity has been updated from 8.50 qts to 8.0 qts in reference to GM's Document ID: 3998244, #PIP5231A.
Transfer Case Fluid
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Notes
- →GM Part No. 88901445
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 0W-20 GM P/N 19259487 (Canadian P/N 19289784) is the best viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. NOTE: The engine oil capacity has been updated from 8.50 qts to 8.0 qts in reference to GM's Document ID: 3998244, #PIP5231A.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 6.60 OZS. (0.19 L) — ACDelco Note: GM Part No. 88901445, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Brake Fluid: — DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) — SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant: 18.30 QTS. (17.31 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil: 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 0W-20 GM P/N 19259487 (Canadian P/N 19289784) is the best viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. NOTE: The engine oil capacity has been updated from 8.50 qts to 8.0 qts in reference to GM's Document ID: 3998244, #PIP5231A., Transfer Case Fluid: 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban take?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban takes 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 0W-20 GM P/N 19259487 (Canadian P/N 19289784) is the best viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg. C (-20Deg. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. NOTE: The engine oil capacity has been updated from 8.50 qts to 8.0 qts in reference to GM's Document ID: 3998244, #PIP5231A..