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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985FORWARD CONTROL 6.2 J, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEADJUSTMENTTUNE-UP - V8SPECIFICATIONSCAPACITIES
1985 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.2 J, Standard
Tune-Up - V8: Specifications: Capacities
1985 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling System | ||||||||||
| "P" Models | ||||||||||
| 5.7L | 15.5 qts. (14.5L) | |||||||||
| 7.4L | 22.5 qts. (21.2L) | |||||||||
| All Other Models | ||||||||||
| 5.0 & 5.7L | ||||||||||
| With A/C | 18.0 qts. (17.0L) | |||||||||
| Without A/C | 17.5 qts. (16.5L) | |||||||||
| 7.4L | ||||||||||
| With A/C | 24.5 qts. (23.0L) | |||||||||
| Without A/C | 23.0 qts. (22.0L) | |||||||||
| Crankcase (Including Filter) | ||||||||||
| 5.0 & 5.7L | 5.0 qts. (3.8L) | |||||||||
| 7.4L | 7.0 qts. (5.7L) | |||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron II) | ||||||||||
| THM 350 (Refill) | 6.0 pts. (2.8L) | |||||||||
| THM 400 (Refill) | 7.0 pts. (3.8L) | |||||||||
| THM 700-R4 (Refill) | 10.0 pts. (4.7L) | |||||||||
| Manual Transmission (SAE 80W-90) | ||||||||||
| 3-Speed | 3.0 pts. (1.4L) | |||||||||
| 4-Speed | 8.0 pts. (3.8L) | |||||||||
| Transfer Case (Dexron II) | ||||||||||
| 205 | 5.0 pts. (2.4L) | |||||||||
| 208 | 10.0 pts. (4.8L) | |||||||||
| Front Axle (SAE 80W-90) | 5.0 pts. (2.4L) | |||||||||
| Rear Axle (SAE 80W-90) | (1) | |||||||||
| Power Take-Off (SAE 80W-90) | 5.0 pts. (2.4L) | |||||||||
| Fuel Tank | ||||||||||
| Blazer & Suburban | ||||||||||
| Standard | 25.0 gals. (95L) | |||||||||
| Optional | 31.0 or 40.0 gals. (117L or 151L) | |||||||||
| Caballero & El Camino | ||||||||||
| Standard | 18.0 gals. (68L) | |||||||||
| Optional | 22.0 gals. (83L) | |||||||||
| Pickup Models | ||||||||||
| Short Wheelbase (Each Tank) | 16.0 gals. (61L) | |||||||||
| Long Wheelbase (Each Tank) | 20.0 gals. (76L) | |||||||||
| Van Models | ||||||||||
| Standard | 22.0 gals. (83L) | |||||||||
| Optional | 33.0 gals. (125L) | |||||||||
| "P" Models | ||||||||||
| Standard (2) | 40.0 gals. (151L) | |||||||||
| Optional (3) | 60.0 gals. (227L) | |||||||||
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SYSTEM REFRIGERANT CAPACITY
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| C-60 | 3 lbs. | |
| Overhead System | ||
| "C" & "K" Models | 5.25 lbs. | |
| "G" Models | 4.5 lbs. | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.