Fluids Capacities and Specifications
| Other | ||
| Allison Transmission External Filters | ||
| 6.0 L | 25011122 (PF897) | |
| 7.0 L | 25011122 (PF897) | |
| 6.6 L | 25011122 (PF897) | |
| Air Compressor Filter | ||
| Bendix Tu-Flo 550 (13.2 CFM) | 2467368 | |
| Engine Oil Capacities | ||
| Crankcase | ||
| 6.0 L | 8 quarts | (7.5 L) |
| 7.0 L | 8 quarts | (7.5 L) |
Extending the recommended oil change interval requires the use of an infrared oil analysis program which shows the condition of the oil and its additives. For more information, consult your GM Truck dealer, who is an authorized Caterpillar® 3116 engine dealer. | ||
| 6.6 L | 19 quarts | (18.0 L) |
Additional oil is required with auxiliary oil filter systems. Make sure to add enough extra oil to fill the auxiliary oil filter system. For vehicles equipped with the LUBERFINER 750-C, add 14 quarts (13.25 L). | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacities | ||
| Automatic Transmission | ||
| AT542 (For Oil Pan Filter Change) | 30.0 pints | (14.0 L) |
Add two pints (one liter) when changing spin-on filter. | ||
| AT545 (For Oil Pan Filter Change) | 40.0 pints | (19.0 L) |
Add two pints (one liter) when changing spin-on filter. | ||
| MT643 (For Oil Pan Filter Change) | 36.0 pints | (17.0 L) |
Add two pints (one liter) when changing spin-on filter. | ||
| MT653 (For Oil Pan Filter Change) | 36.0 pints | (17.0 L) |
Add two pints (one liter) when changing spin-on filter. | ||
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacities | ||
| Manual Transmission | ||
| RT6609 | 12.0 pints | (5.8 L) |
| RT6610 | 12.0 pints | (5.8 L) |
| RT06610 | 12.0 pints | (5.8 L) |
| RT6613 | 16.0 pints | (7.5 L) |
| RT7608LL | 19.5 pints | (9.3 L) |
| RT8609 | 15.0 pints | (7.0 L) |
| FS4205A, FS4205B, FS4205C | 12.5 pints | (5.9 L) |
| 5205A, FS5205C | 12.5 pints | (5.9 L) |
| FS5306 | 19.5 pints | (9.2 L) |
| FS6305A, FS6305B | 19.5 pints | (9.2 L) |
| FS6306 | 19.5 pints | (9.2 L) |
| FS7206 | 20.0 pints | (9.5 L) |
| T8607B | 36.0 pints | (17.0 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity | ||
| Cooling System | ||
| 6.0 L | ||
| With Manual Transmission | 26.0 quarts | (24.6 L) |
| With Automatic Transmission | 24.0 quarts | (22.7 L) |
| 7.0 L | ||
| With Manual Transmission | 26.0 quarts | (24.6 L) |
| with Automatic Transmission | 24.0 quarts | (22.7 L) |
| 6.6 L | ||
| With Manual Transmission | 32.0 quarts | (30.3 L) |
| with Automatic Transmission | 30.0 quarts | (28.4 L) |
| Fuel Tank Capacities | ||
| Fuel Tank | ||
| Standard | 50 gallons | (189.3 L) |
| Optional | 35 gallons | (132.5 L) |
| Optional | 60 gallons | (227.1 L) |
| Optional | 70 gallons | (265.0 L) |
Two 35-gallon (132 L) tanks | ||
| Optional | 100 gallons | (378.5 L) |
Two 50-gallon (189 L) tanks | ||
| Rear Axle Oil Capacities | ||
| Rear Axle | ||
| Single Speed | ||
| 15040S | 21.0 pints | (10.0 L) |
| 19050S | 25.0 pints | (12.0 L) |
| 19060S | 28.0 pints | (13.2 L) |
| 21060D | 28.0 pints | (13.2 L) |
| 21060S | 28.0 pints | (13.2 L) |
| 22060S | 28.0 pints | (13.2 L) |
| 22080S | 40.0 pints | (19.0 L) |
| 23080S | 40.0 pints | (19.0 L) |
| 23431 | 40.0 pints | (19.0 L) |
| 23105S | 48.0 pints | (22.7 L) |
| 26085P | 41.0 pints | (19.5 L) |
| 26105S | 48.0 pints | (22.7 L) |
| 30105S | 46.0 pints | (21.8 L) |
| Two-Speed | ||
| 15040T | 24.0 pints | (11.5 L) |
| 19050T | 33.0 pints | (15.6 L) |
| 19060T | 35.0 pints | (16.7 L) |
| 21060T | 35.0 pints | (16.6 L) |
| 22060T | 35.0 pints | (16.6 L) |
| 23080T | 39.0 pints | (18.4 L) |
| 26080T | 41.0 pints | (19.5 L) |
| Tandem Axles | ||
| DS344 (front) | 29.0 pints | (13.7 L) |
| RS344 (rear) | 28.0 pints | (13.2 L) |
| DS454 (front) | 29.0 pints | (13.7 L) |
| RS454 (rear) | 28.0 pints | (13.2 L) |
| DS404, DS404P (front) | 29.0 pints | (13.7 L) |
| RS404 (rear) | 34.0 pints | (16.1 L) |
| DT402P (front) | 34.0 pints | (16.1 L) |
| RT402 (rear) | 34.0 pints | (16.1 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 1997 Chevrolet C-Series. 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.