Engine Controls - Specifications: Capacities

1991 GMC Forward Control 3.9 L, SM465/M20SECTION Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Cold Crank Amp @ 0°F (-18°C) Reserve Minutes
2.5L (VIN E) 525 90
2.8L (VIN R) 525 90
3.1L (VIN D) 525 90
4.3L (VIN Z)
Standard 525 90
Heavy Duty 630 115
5.0L (VIN H)
Standard 430 90
Heavy Duty 525 90
5.7L (VIN K)
Standard 525 90
Heavy Duty 630 115
6.2L (VIN C & J) 570 90
7.4L (VIN N) 630 115
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Crankcase
2.5L (VIN E) (2) 3.0 (2.8)
2.8L (VIN R) (2) 4.0 (3.8)
3.1L (VIN D) (2) 4.0 (3.8)
4.3L (VIN Z) (3) (2) 4.0 (3.8)
5.0L (VIN H) (2) 4.0 (3.8)
5.7L (VIN K) (2) 4.0 (3.8)
6.2L (VIN C & J) 7.0 (6.6)
7.4L (VIN N) (2) 6.0 (5.7)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (4)
2.5L (VIN E) 11.5 (11.0)
2.8L (VIN R) 10.5 (10.0)
3.1L (VIN D) 13.0 (12.3)
4.3L (VIN Z)
"C" & "K" Series 10.9 (10.3)
Other Models 13.5 (12.8)
5.0L (VIN H) 17.0 (16.0)
5.7L (VIN K) 17.0 (16.0)
6.2L (VIN C & J) 25.0 (23.5)
7.4L (VIN N) 23.0 (22.0)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (5)
3.1L (VIN D) 4.0 (3.8)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (5)
2.5L (VIN E) 5.0 (4.7)
2.8L (VIN R) 5.0 (4.7)
4.3L (VIN Z) 5.0 (4.7)
V8 Engines
THM 400 4.2 (4.0)
THM 700 5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission
2.5L (VIN E) (6) 2.2 (2.0)
2.8L (VIN R) (6) 2.2 (2.0)
4.3L (VIN Z) (6) 2.2 (2.0)
V8 Engines
4-Speed (117 mm) (7) 4.2 (4.0)
5-Speed (85 mm) (8) 1.8 (1.7)
5-Speed (109 mm) (7) 4.2 (4.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Does not include oil filter capacity.
(3) Use of synthetic 10W-30 motor oil is required on Turbo models.
(4) Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater.
(5) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(6) Dexron-II.
(7) SAE 80W-90.
(8) Manual Transmission Fluid (12345349 or 1052931).
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