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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1996PICKUP C2500, 2D PICKUP, 4.3 W, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1996 GMC Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 W, Automatic
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1996 GMC Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 W, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Denso Compressor | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/OE Harrison Compressor or HT6 Compressor | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 150 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Pickup | 2.00 LBS. | 0.9 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 4L60E/M30 | Drain and Refill | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 4L60E/M30 | Overhaul | 11.00 QTS. | 10.4 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 1.75 QTS. | 1.65 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,10 1/2" ring gear | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,8 1/2", 8 5/8 ring gear | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,9 1/2" | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,Dana 11" ring gear | 4.10 QTS. | 3.88 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 4.3L Eng | 13.00 QTS. | 12.3 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 4.3L Eng | w/Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 8 FT. Bed Len | 34.00 GALS. | 128.7 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 1050017. | 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.