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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVY VAN G30, 6.2 J, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 6.2 J, 400/M40
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 6.2 J, 400/M40SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front & Rear | 4.50 LBS. | 2.04 KG | R-12 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-12 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | G30,6.2L Eng | 24.00 QTS. | 22.71 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | G30 | 11.10 QTS. | 10.5 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Oil | G30,6.2L Eng | w/o Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | G30,6.2L Eng | With Filter | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | G30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | G10,G20,G30 | Optional | 33.00 GALS. | 124.91 L | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | G10,G20,G30 | Standard | 22.00 GALS. | 83.27 L | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 1050017. | S | ||
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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.