engine oil capacity CHEVROLET C3500 HD 2001 4.G Owners Manual

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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see ªEngine Oil
(Diesel Engine)º in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
Checking Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick
has a yellow ring handle
and is located on the
passenger's side of the
engine. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº
in the Index for more
information on location.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see ªCapacities and Specificationsº
in the Index.

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Capacities and Specifications
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in
this manual.
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
Engine TypeVIN
CodeSpark Plug
Gap
ªVORTECº 8100 V8 G 0.060 inches
(1.52 mm)
Wheels and Tires
Model Description Torque
Front 5 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb
-ft (240 N´m)
Rear 10 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb
-ft (240 N´m)
Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label on
the rear edge of the driver's door
or the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab.
Cooling System Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling
Systemº in the Index.
Engine VIN Quantity
ªVORTECº 8100 G 28.5 quarts (27.0 L)
Crankcase Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough
engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine VINQuantity with
Filter

ªVORTECº 8100 G 6.6 quarts (6.3 L)

Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Type Quantity
Front Tank 22 U.S. gallons (79 L)
Rear Tank 18 U.S. gallons (68 L)