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2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, Automatic

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2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas w/o Rear AC 7.00 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.60 LBS. 0.72 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 7.70 QTS. 7.28 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 13.50 QTS. 12.77 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 8.25" 1.51 QTS. 1.42 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil GM Part No. 1052271. S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 9.25" 1.83 QTS. 1.73 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil GM Part No. 1052271. 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" 3.17 QTS. 2.99 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 8.6" 2.15 QTS. 2.03 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 Rear Axle (Steerable): Synthetic Gear Oil; use ONLY GM Part No.12378557. DO NOT add Friction Modifier. S
Engine Coolant 8.1L Eng,Automatic Trans Electric Cooling Fan System N/A N/A 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 Coolant 8.1L Eng,Automatic Trans Engine Fan Driven Cooling System 26.90 QTS. 25.45 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 8.1L Eng w/Filter 6.50 QTS. 6.15 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 Front 27.00 GALS. 102.2 L S
Fuel Tank Rear 23.00 GALS. 87.06 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L Manual Transfer Case: Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III. Automatic Transfer Case: AUTO-TRAK II 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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