Recommended Fluid

1984 GMC Suburban K2500, 5.7 M, StandardSECTION Recommended Fluid
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 26 other vehicles, including the 1992 GMC Yukon, 1992 GMC Vandura Special, 1992 GMC Vandura, 1992 GMC Value Van, and 1992 GMC Sonoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
RECOMMENDED FLUID

Application Fluid Type
Borg-Warner T5 77mm 5-Speed (1) Dexron-IIE ATF
NVG 5LM60 85mm 5-Speed O/D API GL5 (SAE 80W-90)
NVG 4500 109mm 5-Speed O/D GM M/T Synthetic Fluid (12345871)
Transfer Cases (1) Dexron-IIE ATF
(1) Although Dexron-IIE is recommended, Dexron-II may still be used. Dexron-II will eventually be replaced with Dexron-IIE.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.