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1995 GMC Suburban C1500, 6.5 FSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 150 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 150 S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/o Rear Unit 2.25 LBS. 1.02 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/Rear Unit 4.00 LBS. 1.81 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 Drain and Refill 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 Overhaul 11.50 QTS. 10.88 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 8 1/2",8 5/8" 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 9 1/2",9 3/4" 2.70 QTS. 2.55 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 6.5L Eng 26.50 QTS. 25.07 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) S
Engine Oil 6.5L Eng w/Filter 7.00 QTS. 6.62 L API - SAE 15W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 32Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 6.5L Eng w/o Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 15W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 32Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 34.00 GALS. 128.7 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
Transfer Case Fluid 2.30 QTS. 2.17 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE 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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