Fluid Capacities

1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 6.2 C, StandardSECTION Fluid Capacities
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FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Crankcase
4.3L (VIN W & Z) (2) 4.5 (4.3)
5.0L (VIN H) (2) 5.0 (4.8)
5.7L (VIN K) (2) 5.0 (4.8)
7.4L (VIN N) (2) 7.0 (6.6)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (3)
4.3L (VIN W & Z)
"G" & "P" Series
With Rear Heater 14.0 (13.2)
Without Rear Heater 11.1 (10.5)
5.0L (VIN H) 18.0 (17.0)
5.7L (VIN K)
Standard 18.0 (17.0)
Heavy Duty 27.0 (26.0)
7.4L (VIN N)
Standard 23.0 (22.0)
Heavy Duty 27.0 (26.0)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (4)
4.3L (VIN W & Z) 5.0 (4.7)
V8 Engines 5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission
4.3L (VIN W & Z) (5) 2.2 (2.0)
V8 Engines
4-Speed (6) 4.0 (3.8)
5-Speed (7) 2.2 (2.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
(3) Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater.
(4) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(5) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2732).
(6) GL-4.
(7) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2850).
RENDER: 1.0x

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