Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information.
Capacities and Specifications
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 T 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V8 N 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
Application
Capacities
English Metric
Cooling System Capacity
VORTEC™ 5300 V8
VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V8
16.0 quarts
18.0 quarts
15.0 L
17.0 L
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System on page 5-28.
Crankcase Capacity
VORTEC™ 5300 V8
VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V8
6.0 quarts
6.0 quarts
5.7 L
5.7 L
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. See Engine Oil on page 5-11.
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