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1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.7 R
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1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.7 RSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Denso Compressor,w/o Rear AC | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/OE Harrison Compressor,w/o Rear AC | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 150 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/OE Harrison Compressor,w/Rear A/C | 11.00 OZS. | 0.32 L | PAG 150 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C,w/Denso Compressor | 11.00 OZS. | 0.32 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Rear Unit | 2.25 LBS. | 1.02 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Rear Unit | 4.00 LBS. | 1.81 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 4L60E/M30 | Drain and Refill | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 4L60E/M30 | Overhaul | 11.50 QTS. | 10.88 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 8 1/2",8 5/8" | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 9 1/2",9 3/4" | 2.70 QTS. | 2.55 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | K1500,K2500 | 1.75 QTS. | 1.65 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | K1500,K2500 | 8 1/4" Axle | 2.25 QTS. | 2.12 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.7L Eng | w/Air Cond | 20.00 QTS. | 18.92 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.7L Eng | w/o Air Cond | 17.50 QTS. | 16.56 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 5.7L Eng | w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | API - SAE 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 5.7L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | API - SAE 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 42.00 GALS. | 158.98 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | GM Power Steering Fluid | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 2.25 QTS. | 2.12 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.