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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005COLORADO 2D PICKUP, 2.8 8, RWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.00 OZS. | 0.11 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.60 LBS. | 0.72 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Look for "Approved for H-Specification" on the label. Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Overhaul | 11.00 QTS. | 10.4 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Look for "Approved for H-Specification" on the label. 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 | 3.40 PTS. | 1.6 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 3.20 PTS. | 1.51 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.8L Eng | 10.40 QTS. | 9.84 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water | After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.8L Eng | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.50 GALS. | 73.81 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 2.50 QTS. | 2.36 L | Manual Transmission Fluid | GM Part No. 89021806. | S | |
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 89021184. | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.37 QTS. | 1.29 L | Synchromesh Transmission Fluid | GM Part No. 12345349. | 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.