Quick Lookups: Fluids

2010 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION 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 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant Rear 3.00 LBS. 1.36 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L90-E/MYD Overhaul 13.50 QTS. 12.77 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L90-E/MYD Pan Removal 7.70 QTS. 7.28 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 7.25" 1.27 QTS. 1.2 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 10.5" 3.31 QTS. 3.13 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" 3.13 QTS. 2.96 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 6.0L Eng w/o Rear Heater 13.80 QTS. 13.05 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Coolant 6.0L Eng w/Rear Heater 17.00 QTS. 16.08 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil 6.0L 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. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. S
Fuel Tank 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 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI 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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