Chevrolet Suburban specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 5.3L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• 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: 
• Tahoe 26.0 gal 98.4 L
• Suburban (1500 Series): 31.0 gal 117.3 L
• Suburban (2500 Series) :37.5 gal 140.0 L

Cooling System — Automatic

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.
• Capacity
  • 4.8L V8 Electric Cooling Fan System: 16.8 qt (15.9 L)
  • 5.3L V8 Electric Cooling Fan System: 16.8 qt (15.9 L)
  • 6.0L V8 Engine Fan Driven Cooling System: 16.2 qt (15.3 L)
  • 6.0L V8 Electric Cooling Fan System:16.6 qt (15.7 L)
  • 8.1L V8 Engine Fan Driven Cooling System: 25.0 qt (23.7 L)

Transfer Case Fluid

• Capacity: 2.0 qt (1.9 L)

Hydraulic Brake Fluid

• Type: Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Windshield Washer

• Type: GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent.

Power Steering System

• Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).

Automatic Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube  (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in  Canada 10953474).

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 (Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849)

Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive)

• 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.

Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak®)

• Type: DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Specification” on the label.

Automatic Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: (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.

Hood Hinges

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474)

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: 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)

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