Engine Controls - Specifications - 6.5L Diesel: Capacities

1995 GMC Suburban K2500, 7.4 NSECTION Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Cold Cranking Amps @ 0°F (-18°C) Reserve Capacity (Minutes)
6.5L (VIN P & S) (1) 570 90
(1) Two batteries per vehicle.
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Crankcase (2) 7.0 (6.6)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (3) 27.0 (26.0)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (4) 5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission
4-Speed (5) 4.0 (3.8)
5-Speed (6) 2.2 (2.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Use of synthetic 10W-30 motor oil is required on Turbo models.
(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) GL-4.
(6) Manual Transmission Fluid (T2850).
RENDER: 1.0x

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