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1998 GMC Forward Control 6.5 FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1)Quantity | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C System R-134a Refrigerant Capacity (2)(3) | |||||||||||||||||
| Front A/C Only | 48 Ozs. | ||||||||||||||||
| Front & Rear A/C | 78 Ozs. | ||||||||||||||||
| Polyalkaline Glycol (PAG) Refrigerant Oil Capacity (2)(3) | |||||||||||||||||
| Complete System (Dry Fill) | |||||||||||||||||
| Front A/C Only | 8 Ozs. | ||||||||||||||||
| Front & Rear A/C | 11 Ozs. | ||||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission | |||||||||||||||||
| 4L60-E (M30) | |||||||||||||||||
| Fluid Change | (4) 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Overhaul | (4) 11.0 Qts. (10.6L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 4L80-E (MT1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Fluid Change | (4) 7.7 Qts. (7.3L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Overhaul | (4) 13.5 Qts. (12.8L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cooling System (5) | |||||||||||||||||
| 4.3L V6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Without Rear Heater | 11.0 Qts. (10.4L) | ||||||||||||||||
| With Rear Heater | 14.0 Qts. (13.2L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 5.0L V8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Without Rear Heater | 17.0 Qts. (16.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
| With Rear Heater | 20.0 Qts. (18.9L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 5.7L V8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Without Rear Heater | 17.0 Qts. (16.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
| With Rear Heater | 20.0 Qts. (18.9L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 6.5L V8 Diesel (6) | |||||||||||||||||
| Without Rear Heater | 23.5 Qts. (22.2L) | ||||||||||||||||
| With Rear Heater | 27.5 Qts. (27.5L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 7.4L V8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Without Rear Heater | 23.0 Qts. (21.8L) | ||||||||||||||||
| With Rear Heater | 26.0 Qts. (24.6L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil (7) | |||||||||||||||||
| 4.3L | 4.5 Qts. (4.3L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 5.0L | 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 5.7L | 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 7.4L | 7.0 Qts. (6.6L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 6.5L Turbo-Diesel | 7.0 Qts. (6.5L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Tank | |||||||||||||||||
| Standard | 35.0 Gals. (131.5L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Optional | 60.0 Gals. (277.1L) | ||||||||||||||||
| Rear Axle | |||||||||||||||||
| 8 1/2" | 2.1 Qts. (2.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 5/8" | 2.1 Qts. (2.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 1/2" | 2.75 Qts. (2.6L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 3/4" (Dana) | 2.75 Qts. (2.6L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10 1/2" Full Float (Dana/Disc Brakes) | 4.1 Qts. (4.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10 1/2" Full Float (GM/Drum Brakes) | 4.1 Qts. (4.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
| 11" Full Floating (Dana 80) | 4.1 Qts. (4.0L) | ||||||||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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