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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION 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 | Front and Rear | 4.50 LBS. | 2.04 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | GM Part No. 1052271 or GM Part No. 1052272. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 6.5L Eng | w/Filter | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | API - SAE 10W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 31.00 GALS. | 117.34 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.