Look up Chevrolet Silverado specifications, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Engine 4.3L 6-Cylinder
- Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 4.5 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 4.3L 6-Cylinder : 0.060”
Engine 4.8L 8-Cylinder
- Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 4.8L 8-Cylinder : 0.040”
Engine 5.3L 8-Cylinder
- Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 5.3L 8-Cylinder: 0.040”
Engine 6.0L 8-Cylinder
- Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 6.0L 8-Cylinder:0.040”
Fuel
- Capacity:
- Short Bed and 2500 LD: 26.0 gal (98.0 L)
- Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete): 34.0 gal (128.7 L)
- Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD — front : 27.0 gal (102.0 L)
- Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD — rear: 23.0 gal (87.0 L)
Transfer Case Fluid
- Capacity: 2.0 qt (1.9 L)
Coolant
- Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® coolant.
- Capacity:
- 4.3L V6 Automatic with Front A/C Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 14.8 qt (14.0 L)
- 4.3L V6 Automatic with Front A/C Electric Cooling Fan system:16.5 qt (15.6 L)
- 4.3L V6 Manual with Front A/C Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 15.1 qt (14.3 L)
- 4.3L V6 Manual with Front A/C Electric Cooling Fan system:16.6 qt (15.7 L)
- 4.8L V8 Automatic with Front A/C Engine Fan Driven cooling system:15.2 qt (14.4 L)
- 4.8L V8 Automatic with Front A/C Electric Cooling Fan system:16.8 qt (15.9 L)
- 4.8L V8 Manual with Front A/C Engine Fan Driven cooling system:15.5 qt (14.7 L)
- 4.8L V8 Manual with Front A/C Electric Cooling Fan system: 17.0 qt (16.1 L)
- 5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C Engine Fan Driven cooling system:15.2 qt (14.4 L)
- 5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C Electric Cooling Fan system:16.8 qt (15.9 L)
- 6.0L V8 Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system:16.2 qt (15.3 L)
- 6.0L V8 Automatic Electric Cooling Fan system: 16.7 qt (15.8 L)
- 6.0L V8 Manual Engine Fan Driven cooling system:16.7 qt (15.8 L)
- 8.1L V8 HD Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 25.0 qt (23.7 L)
- 8.1L V8 Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system 26.9 qt (25.5 L)
- 8.1L V8 Manual Engine Fan Driven cooling system 27.1 qt (25.6 L)
- 5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C Electric Cooling Fan system:16.8 qt (15.9 L)
- 6.0L V8 Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 16.2 qt (15.3 L)
- 6.0L V8 Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 16.7 qt (15.8 L)
- 6.0L V8 Manual Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 16.7 qt (15.8 L)
- 8.1L V8 HD Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 25.0 qt (23.7 L)
- 8.1L V8 Automatic Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 26.9 qt (25.5 L)
- 8.1L V8 Manual Engine Fan Driven cooling system: 27.1 qt (25.6L)
Transmission
- Capacity:
- Automatic Four Speed 4L80-E 7.7 qt (7.3 L)
- Automatic Four Speed 4L60-E and 4L70–E 5.0 qt (4.7 L)
- Automatic Six-Speed Allison 7.4 qt (7.0 L)
- 2WD Manual Five Speed Getrag 2.5 qt (2.3 L)
- 4WD Manual Five Speed Getrag 2.2 qt (2.0 L)
- 2WD Manual Five Speed New Venture Gear 4.0 qt (3.8 L)
Hydraulic Brake System
- Type: Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid
Windshield Washer
- Type: GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Clutch System
- Type: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Power Steering System
- Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186
Manual Transmission (5–Speed with Low Gear, RPO MW3)
- Type: GM Goodwrench® Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12346190, in Canada 10953477) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil.
Manual Transmission (5–Speed without Low Gear, RPO MG5)
- Type: Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465
Automatic Transmission
- Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinder
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474)
Floor Shift Linkage
- Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB
Chassis Lubrication
- Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Front Axle (1500 Series)
- Type: SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849)
Front Axle (1500 HD, 2500, 2500 HD, and 3500 Series)
- Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
Rear Axle
- Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115
Manual Transfer Case
- Type: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 88861801)
Automatic Transfer Case
- Type: AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626).
Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.)
- Type: Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830
Rear Driveline Center Spline
- Type: Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Hood Hinges
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474)
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474)
Weatherstrip Conditioning
- Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip Squeaks
- Type: Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Powertrain
Engine
- Vortec 4300 (4.3 L) V6
- Vortec 4800 (4.8 L) V8
- Vortec 5300 (5.3 L) V8
- Vortec 6000 (6.0 L) V8
Transmission
- 4-speed 4L60-E automatic
- 4-speed 4L65-E automatic
- 4-speed 4L80-E automatic
- 5-speed NV3500 manual
- 5-speed NV4500 manual
Fuel Consumption
