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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWDSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Denso Compressor | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/OE Harrison Compressor or HT6 Compressor | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 150 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.80 LBS. | 0.81 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 | Drain and Refill | 7.70 QTS. | 7.28 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 | Overhaul | 13.50 QTS. | 12.77 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 | Front Axle 8.25" | 1.75 QTS. | 1.65 L | SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front Axle 9.25" | 1.83 QTS. | 1.73 L | SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle 10.5" | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle 11.5" | 3.83 QTS. | 3.62 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle 8.6" | 2.41 QTS. | 2.28 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle 9.5" | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle 9.75" | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 6.0L Eng,Automatic Trans | 14.80 QTS. | 14 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 6.0L Eng,Automatic Trans | Optional Engine Oil Cooler | 14.40 QTS. | 13.62 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water | S | |
| Engine Oil | 6.0L Eng | w/Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 6.5 FT. Bed Len | 26.00 GALS. | 98.42 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 89021184. | 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.