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

Engine 5.3L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-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”

Fuel

• Capacity: 
• Regular : 98.4 L 26.0 gal
• Extended 1500 Series: 119.2 L 31.5 gal
• Extended 2500 Series: 147.6 L 39.0 gal

Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

• Capacity: 
• 6L80-E Transmission: 6.0 qt (5.7 L)
• 6L90-E Transmission: 6.3 qt (6.0 L)

Automatic Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Chassis Lubrication

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Engine Coolant

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.

Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive))

•  Type: SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Canada 89021672)

Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678)

Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.)

• Type: Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in Canada 19257122).

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Power Assist Steps, and Outer Liftgate Handle Pivot Points

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

Rear Axle

•  Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678)

Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
• Capacity: 1.6qt (1.5L)

Hood Hinges

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

Weatherstrip Conditioning

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

Weatherstrip Squeaks

• Type: Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437)

Windshield Washer

• Type: Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements

Powertrain

Engine

•  4.8 L LY2 V8 (gasoline)
• 5.3 L LY5 V8 (gasoline)
• 5.3 L LMG V8 (gasoline / E85)
• 6.0 L LFA V8 (hybrid gasoline/electric)
• 6.0 L LZ1 V8 (hybrid gasoline/electric)
• 6.2 L L92 V8 (gasoline)
• 6.2 L L9H V8 (gasoline / E85)
• 6.2 L L94 V8 (gasoline / E85).

Transmission

• 4-speed 4L60-E automatic
• 6-speed 6L80 automatic
• 4-speed automatic CVT 2ML70.

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings