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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Capacities - Approximate Fluid

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Capacities - Approximate Fluid
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See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations  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.

Capacities - Approximate Fluid

Application Capacities
Metric English
Axle Capacities
  • Front Axle 1500 Series (8.25")
 1.43 L 1.51 qt
  • Front Axle 2500 Series (9.25")
 1.73 L 1.83 qt
  • Rear Axle (8.6")
 2.03 L 2.15 qt
  • LD/HD Axle
 2.6 L 2.75 qt
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
  • Refrigerant Charge
 0.7 kg 1.6 lb
  • Refrigerant Charge Utility with Front and Rear A/C
 1.2 kg 2.7 lb
  • Refrigerant Charge Suburban with Front and Rear A/C
 1.4 kg 3.0 lb
Cooling System
  • 4.8L V8
 16.9 L 17.8 qt
  • 5.3L V8
 17.3 L 18.3 qt
  • 6.0L V8 1500 Series
 16.9 L 17.9 qt
  • 6.0L V8 2500 Series
 16.5 L 17.4 qt
  • Engine Oil with Filter
 5.7 L 6.0 qt
  • Engine Oil without Filter
 5.2 L 5.5 qt
Fuel Tank
  • Regular
 98.4 L 26.0 gal
  • Extended 1500 Series
 119.2 L 31.5 gal
  • Extended 2500 Series
 147.6 L 39.0 gal
  • Transfer Case Fluid
 1.9 L 2.0 qt
Transmission Fluid
  • 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Pan Removal
 4.7 L 5 qt
  • 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Overhaul
 10.6 L 11 qt
  • 4L80-E/4L85-E Pan Removal
 7.3 L 7.7 qt
  • 4L80-E/4L85-E Overhaul
 12.8 L 13.5 qt
  • 6L50/6L80/6L90 Pan Removal
 5.7 L 6.0 qt
  • 6L50/6L80/6L90 Overhaul
 9.9 L 10.5 qt
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