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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 11.00 OZS. | 0.32 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front & Rear | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 1.60 LBS. | 0.72 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 5.3L Eng | Drain and Refill | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 5.3L Eng | Overhaul | 11.20 QTS. | 10.59 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 10.5" Rear Axle | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 8.6" Rear Axle | 2.15 QTS. | 2.03 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 9.5" Rear Axle | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 9.75" Rear Axle | 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 | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Front,8 1/4" | 1.51 QTS. | 1.42 L | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front,9 1/4" | 1.83 QTS. | 1.73 L | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 5.3L Eng | Electric Cooling Fan System | 16.70 QTS. | 15.8 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 | 5.3L Eng | w/Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 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 | C1500,K1500 | 31.00 GALS. | 117.34 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 | AUTO TRAK II Fluid | GM Part No. 12378508. | 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.