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.
1983 GMC Jimmy 5.0 H, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | K1500 | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | K1500,5.0L Eng | w/o Air Cond | 17.50 QTS. | 16.56 L | 56/44 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S |
| Engine Coolant | K1500 | 18.00 QTS. | 17.03 L | 56/44 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Oil | K1500,5.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | K1500 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | K1500,5.0L Eng | Standard | 25.00 GALS. | 94.63 L | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | K1500 | 31.00 GALS. | 117.34 L | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | K1500 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | 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.