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1986 GMC Suburban C2500, 5.7 M, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 3.00 LBS. 1.36 KG R-12 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant Eng VIN M w/Air Cond 18.00 QTS. 17.03 L 56/44 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Coolant Eng VIN M 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 Oil Eng VIN M w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 10W-30 Energy Conserving Engine S
Engine Oil Eng VIN M w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 10W-30 Energy Conserving Engine S
Fuel Tank Gas NE2 Option 40.00 GALS. 151.41 L S
Fuel Tank Gas NK7 Option 31.00 GALS. 117.34 L S
Fuel Tank Gas Standard 25.00 GALS. 94.63 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
Transfer Case Fluid 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II 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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