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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1712 (MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION)SPECIFICATIONSAPPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Approximate Fluid Capacities
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Approximate Fluid Capacities
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See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada) for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
| Application | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | US English | |
| Axle Capacities | ||
|
1.43 liters | 1.51 quarts |
|
1.73 liters | 1.83 quarts |
|
2.03 liters | 2.15 quarts |
|
2.6 liters | 2.75 quarts |
|
2.6 liters | 2.75 quarts |
|
2.6 liters | 2.75 quarts |
|
3.0 liters | 3.17 quarts |
|
3.0 liters | 3.17 quarts |
| Cooling System | ||
|
15.6 liters | 16.5 quarts |
|
16.0 liters | 16.9 quarts |
|
16.0 liters | 16.9 quarts |
|
15.9 liters | 16.8 quarts |
|
15.5 liters | 16.4 quarts |
|
16.3 liters | 17.2 quarts |
|
16.7 liters | 17.6 quarts |
|
20.4 liters | 21.6 quarts |
| 2 Mode Hybrid Drive Motor Generator Control Module | 2.4 liters | 2.5 quarts |
| Engine Oil with Filter | ||
|
4.3 liters | 4.5 quarts |
|
5.7 liters | 6.0 quarts |
|
9.5 liters | 10.0 quarts |
| Fuel Tank | ||
|
98.0 liters | 26.0 gallons |
|
128.7 liters | 34.0 gallons |
|
98.0 liters | 26.0 gallons |
|
128.7 liters | 34.0 gallons |
|
189.0 liters | 50.0 gallons |
|
102.0 liters | 27.0 gallons |
|
87.0 liters | 23.0 gallons |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E | ||
|
4.7 liters | 5.0 quarts |
|
10.6 liters | 11.0 quarts |
|
11.50 liters | 12.1 quarts |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid - 6L80-E/6L90-E | ||
|
5.7 liters | 6.0 quarts |
|
9.9 liters | 10.5 quarts |
|
11.7 liters | 12.4 quarts |
|
6.0 liters | 6.3 quarts |
|
9.9 liters | 10.5 quarts |
|
11.7 liters | 12.4 quarts |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid - Allison | ||
|
12 liters | 12.7 quarts |
|
7.0 liters | 7.4 quarts |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid - 2ML70 | ||
|
9.93 liters | 10.5 quarts |
|
10.9 liters | 11.5 quarts |
|
12.30 liters | 13 quarts |
| Manual Transmission | ||
|
3.5 liters | 3.7 quarts |
|
4.4 liters | 4.6 quarts |
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.5 liters | 1.6 quarts |
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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.