Engine Controls - Specifications - 4.3L: Capacities

1995 GMC Forward Control 4.3 Z, StandardSECTION Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Cold Cranking Amps @ 0°F (-18°C) Reserve Capacity (Minutes)
Light Duty 525 90
Heavy Duty 600 130
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Crankcase (2) 4.5 (4.3)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (3)
"C", "K", "S" & "T" Series 12.1 (11.5)
"G" & "P" Series
With Rear Heater 14.0 (13.2)
Without Rear Heater 11.1 (10.5)
"M" & "L" Series
With Rear Heater 16.5 (15.6)
Without Rear Heater 13.5 (12.8)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (4) 5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission (5) 2.2 (2.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
(3) Add 3 qts. (2.8L) coolant for models equipped with rear heater.
(4) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(5) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2732).
RENDER: 1.0x

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