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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987PICKUP V30, 2D PICKUP, 6.2 J, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1987 Chevrolet Pickup V30, 2D Pickup, 6.2 J, Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1987 Chevrolet Pickup V30, 2D Pickup, 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 3.25 LBS. | 1.47 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,12 1/4" Ring Gear | 26.80 PTS. | 12.68 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,8 7/8" Ring Gear | 3.50 PTS. | 1.65 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,8.5" Ring Gear | 4.25 PTS. | 2.01 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,9.75" axle | 6.00 PTS. | 2.83 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,Chev. 10 1/2" ring gear | 6.50 PTS. | 3.07 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,Dana 10 1/2" ring gear | 7.20 PTS. | 3.4 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | V30 | Front | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Eng VIN J | 25.00 QTS. | 23.65 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Eng VIN J | w/Filter | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | SAE 10W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | Diesel,8 FT. Bed Len | 20.00 GALS. | 75.7 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 4 Spd Trans | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 1050017. | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | V30 | 2.50 QTS. | 2.36 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | 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.