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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG Oil (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10L1000/MGM)
20.60 QTS. (19.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV 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
3.17 QTS. (2.99 L) — SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (Diesel)
2.00 QTS. (1.89 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 (Diesel)
9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — API - SAE 15W-40 Note: Oils designated as API CJ-4 or CK-4 are required for the vehicle. The CJ-4 or CK-4 designation can appear either alone or in combination with other American Petroleum Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL. These letters show API levels of quality. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50.
Power Steering Fluid (Diesel)
1.20 QTS. (1.13 L) — GM Power Steering Fluid Note: GM Part No. 89021184. Approximate capacity.
Transfer Case Fluid (T/Case Mfr CD 3023-4/NQH)
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.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10L1000/MGU)
20.60 QTS. (19.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6L90-E/MYD)
10.50 QTS. (9.93 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.
Engine Coolant (Gas)
15.50 QTS. (14.66 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 (Gas)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Dexos Note: 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.
Power Steering Fluid (Gas)
1.40 QTS. (1.32 L) — GM Power Steering Fluid Note: GM Part No. 89021184. Approximate capacity.
Transfer Case Fluid (T/Case Mfr CD 1625-6/NQF)
2.40 QTS. (2.27 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
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Approximate capacity. Diesel Exhaust Fluid or diesel exhaust fluid that meets ISO 22241-1 or displays the API Diesel Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.
- →Oils designated as API CJ-4 or CK-4 are required for the vehicle. The CJ-4 or CK-4 designation can appear either alone or in combination with other American Petroleum Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL. These letters show API levels of quality. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50.
- →GM Part No. 89021184. Approximate capacity.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG Oil (R-134a), Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10L1000/MGM): 20.60 QTS. (19.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV 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: 3.17 QTS. (2.99 L) — SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (Diesel): 2.00 QTS. (1.89 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 (Diesel): 9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — API - SAE 15W-40 Note: Oils designated as API CJ-4 or CK-4 are required for the vehicle. The CJ-4 or CK-4 designation can appear either alone or in combination with other American Petroleum Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL. These letters show API levels of quality. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50., Power Steering Fluid (Diesel): 1.20 QTS. (1.13 L) — GM Power Steering Fluid Note: GM Part No. 89021184. Approximate capacity., Transfer Case Fluid (T/Case Mfr CD 3023-4/NQH): 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., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10L1000/MGU): 20.60 QTS. (19.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6L90-E/MYD): 10.50 QTS. (9.93 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., Engine Coolant (Gas): 15.50 QTS. (14.66 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 (Gas): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Dexos Note: 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., Power Steering Fluid (Gas): 1.40 QTS. (1.32 L) — GM Power Steering Fluid Note: GM Part No. 89021184. Approximate capacity., Transfer Case Fluid (T/Case Mfr CD 1625-6/NQF): 2.40 QTS. (2.27 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 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd take?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd takes 3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG Oil (R-134a).