Fluids Capacities and Specifications

Engine Oil Capacities
Crankcase
VORTEC 5700 V8	5 quarts	(4.8 L)
VORTEC 7400 V8	7 quarts	(6.5 L)
Cooling System Capacity
Cooling System
VORTEC 5700 V8
Without Rear Heater	17.5 quarts	(16.5 L)
With Rear Heater	20 quarts	(19 L)
VORTEC 7400 V8
Without Rear Heater	25 quarts	(23.5 L)
With Rear Heater	27.5 quarts	(26 L)
Fuel Tank Capacities
Fuel Tank
Utility	30 gallons	(113 L)
Suburban	42 gallons	(159 L)
Tires Nuts Torques
Wheels Nuts Torque
C 1500 5 bolts (14 mm)	140 lb·ft	(190 N·m)
K 1500, C-K 2500 6 bolts (14 mm)	140 lb·ft	(190 N·m)
C-K 2500 8 bolts (14 mm)	140 lb·ft	(190 N·m)

Many people saved thousands of dollars by doing some technical service procedures for their 1997 Chevrolet Suburban by themselves. The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. Changing break fluid in 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is also is a simple task. If you want to change engine oil, for instance, by yourself and save a couple of bucks you need to know how much this fluid engine oil is needed for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. If you fill engine or axles of your car with oil to the brim it may damage your vehicle engine or axles and void manufacturer warranty. Good news! We have this information and we give it to you for free.

Note: all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in user manual for your 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. 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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