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1998-2007

The Chevrolet Silverado, in its 1998-2007 iteration, represented a significant evolution in the full-size truck segment. With its bold and rugged design, it offered a range of body styles, including regular and extended cabs, as well as the popular crew cab configuration, providing versatility for various needs. The Silverado’s robust chassis and suspension were designed for both on-road comfort and off-road capability, making it a versatile workhorse. Inside, it offered a spacious and comfortable cabin with user-friendly controls and available modern amenities. This generation of Silverado trucks featured a variety of powertrain options, including V6 and V8 engines, catering to different performance and towing requirements. The 1998-2007 Chevrolet Silverado earned its reputation as a reliable and capable pickup truck, appealing to a wide range of customers, from contractors and farmers to daily commuters seeking a dependable and versatile vehicle.

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Specifications

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

CHEVROLET SILVERADO FUEL CONSUMPTION

Lights

Front Lights

  • Daytime Running Light Bulb:
    • H11LL
    •  4114K
  • Front Fog Light Bulb:
    • 5202
    • 9145
  • Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
    • 194NA
    •  194
  • Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
    • 4157NAK
    •  3157AK
  • High Beam Headlight Bulb: 9005
  • Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
    • H11LL
    • 9006

Rear Lights

  • Back Up Light Bulb:
    • 3047K
    •  3157K
  • Brake Light Bulb:
    • 3047K
    • 3157K
  • Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
  • License Plate Light Bulb:
    • 192
    • 194
  • Parking Light Bulb:
    • 4157NAK
    • 3157AK
  • Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
    • PC195
    •  194
  • Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
    • 3047K
    •  3157K
  • Tail Light Bulb:
    • 3047K
    • 3157K

Interior Lights

  • Ash Tray Light Bulb:
    • 194
    •  161
  • Courtesy Light Bulb:
    • 194
    •  74
  • Dome Light Bulb:
    • 212-2
    •  211-2
    • 578
  • Engine Compartment Light Bulb: 93
  • Glove Box Light Bulb: 194
  • Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 912
  • Map Light Bulb:
    • 212-2
    •  168