Fluids Capacities and Specifications

Engine Oil Capacities
Crankcase
366 (6.0 L)
Less Filter	8 quarts	(7.50 L)
Oil Change With Filter	9.4 quarts	(8.90 L)
427 (7.0 L)
Less Filter	8 quarts	(7.50 L)
Oil Change With Filter	9.4 quarts	(8.90 L)
403 (6.6 L)
Less Filter	19 quarts	(18.0 L)
Additional oil is required with auxiliary oil filter systems.
Oil Change With Filter	21 quarts	(20.0 L)
Additional oil is required with auxiliary oil filter systems.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacities
Automatic Transmission
AT545 (For Oil Pan Filter Change)	40 pints	(19 L)
Add two pints (one liter) when changing spin-on filter.
Cooling System Capacity
Cooling System
366 (6.0 L)	23 quarts	(21.80 L)
403 (6.6 L)	28.5 quarts	(27 L)
Fuel Tank Capacities
Fuel Tank
Rear Mount (Standard)	60 gallons	(227.1 L)
Side Mount (Optional)	35 gallons	(132.5 L)
Side Mount (Optional)	60 gallons	(227.1 L)
Rear Axle Oil Capacities
Rear Axle
19050S	25.0 pints	(12.0 L)
21065S	48.0 pints	(22.7 L)
15040S	21.0 pints	(10.0 L)

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Note: all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in user manual for your 1996 Chevrolet P6 Forward Control. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Note: not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your dealer.

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