oil capacity CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1999 1.G Owners Manual

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6-13 Checking Engine Oil
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.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross
-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil fill cap for
the VORTEC 4300 V6
engine is located on the
driver's side engine
valve cover.
The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800, 5300 and
6000 V8 engines is located on the passenger's side
engine valve cover.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you're through.

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6-75 Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling
Systemº in the Index.
Engine Transmission Quantity
VORTEC
4300 V6Automatic 12.6 quarts (11.9 L)
VORTEC
4300 V6Manual 12.9 quarts (12.2 L)
VORTEC
4800 V8Automatic 13.4 quarts (12.7 L)
VORTEC
4800 V8Manual 13.7 quarts (13 L)
VORTEC
5300 V8Automatic 13.4 quarts (12.7 L)Engine Transmission Quantity
VORTEC
5300 V8**Automatic 14.9 quarts (14.1 L)
VORTEC
6000 V8Automatic 14.8 quarts (14 L)
VORTEC
6000 V8*Automatic 14.4 quarts (13.6 L)
VORTEC
6000 V8Manual 15.2 quarts (14.4 L)
VORTEC
6000 V8*Manual 14.8 quarts (14 L)
* Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.
** Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner.

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6-76 Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
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 VIN
Quantity with Filter

VORTEC
4300 V6W 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
VORTEC
4800 V8V 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTEC
5300 V8T 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTEC
6000 V8U 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)

Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
Type Quantity
Short Bed 26 gallons (98 L)
Long Bed 34 gallons (128 L)
Chassis Cab 34 gallons (128 L)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge
capacity information and requirements.

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6-77
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing,
and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was
built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer.
These specifications are for information only. If you have any questions, see the service manual for the chassis or
refer to the body manufacturer's publications.
VIN Code W V T U
Oil Filter* PF52 PF59 PF59 PF59
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter*A1519C
A1519C
A1519C
A1518C
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter Kit**52485513 52485513 52485513 52485513
PCV Valve* CV769C CV948C CV948C CV948C
Spark Plugs*
41
-932 41-952 41-952 41-952
Fuel Filter* GF626 GF626 GF626 GF626
Wiper Blades** 15706394 15706394 15706394 15706394
Wiper Blade Type ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA
Wiper Blade Length 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm)
*AC part number
**GM part number

A1518C high
-capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted.

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9-4
Driving (Continued)
Through Water 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wet Roads 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken Driving 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Easy Entry Seat 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Equipment, Adding 2-17, 3-26, 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical System 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-56 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6-10, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-29, 6-75, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Level Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System Capacity 6-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your 2-16, 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Electrical Center 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Fan Noise 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6-12, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Life Monitor 6
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Gage 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Overheated Message 2-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fan Control, Climate Control System 3-2, 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner 6
-16, 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air 3-5, 6-18, 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Damage 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire, Changing 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Capacities 6-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluids and Lubricants 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Lamps 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign Countries, Fuel 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-Wheel Drive 2-27, 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
French Language Manual ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Axle 6
-27, 7-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Axle Locking Feature 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Axle Reserve Capacity 4-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Towing 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . .

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9-5
Fuel 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Container 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gage 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tank Capacity 6-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Pressure 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Temperature 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage Door Opener 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Positions, Automatic Transmission 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Positions, Manual Transmission 2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8-5 . . . . .
Gross Axle Weight Rating 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide en Fran†ais ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR 4
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Bulbs 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Restraints 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamps 2
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/Low Beam Changer 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Front Seats 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors 2-59, 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Beam Headlamps 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Hypnosis 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches, Trailer 4-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood
Checking Things Under 6
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hour Meter Display 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 6-24, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch System Check 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Axle 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Systems 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .