Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Chevrolet Uplander Base, 3.9 MFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 1.43 LBS. | 0.64 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Rear | 1.98 LBS. | 0.89 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | Automatic Transmission Flluid DEXRON VI | Look for "Approved for H-Specification" on the label. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dry | 13.40 QTS. | 12.68 L | Automatic Transmission Flluid DEXRON VI | Look for "Approved for H-Specification" on the label. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Overhaul | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 L | Automatic Transmission Flluid DEXRON VI | Look for "Approved for H-Specification" on the label. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | Front & Rear | 12.10 QTS. | 11.45 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Front | 10.80 QTS. | 10.22 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | API- SAE 5W-30 | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | Extended | 25.10 GALS. | 95.01 L | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | Standard | 20.00 GALS. | 75.7 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 89021186. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Optikleen Washer Solvent | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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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.