Section 2 (Engine Controls - Specifications - 6.5L Diesel): Capacities

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Capacities
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BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Cold Crank Amps @ 0Β°F (-18Β°C) Reserve Capacity (Minutes)
600 115
690 115
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Crankcase (2) 7.0 (6.5)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 27.5 (26.0)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) (3)
4L60-E 5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E 7.7 (7.3)
Manual Transmission
NVG 3500 (4) 2.2 (2.0)
NVG 4500 (5) 4.0 (3.8)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
(3) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(4) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).
(5) Castrol Syntorq LT transmission fluid.
RENDER: 1.0x

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