Section 212 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications - 8.1L): Capacities

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Capacities
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FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
All Models 6.5 (6.2)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Avalanche, Suburban & Yukon XL 14.4 (13.7)
Sierra & Silverado
A/T 20.7 (19.6)
M/T 21.1 (20.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes heater.
FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Allison 7.4 (7.0)
4L60-E 5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E 7.7 (7.3)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark with Dexron-III, unless specified otherwise.
(2) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application Quantity Pts. (L)
Sierra & Silverado
NV3500 (2) 4.8 (2.3)
NV4500 (3) 8.0 (3.8)
ZF S6-650 (4) 12.6 (6.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).
(3) SAE 75W-85 GL4 gear oil or Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190).
(4) TranSynd(tm) Synthetic ATF (GM 12378515).
FLUID CAPACITY (TRANSFER CASE) (1)

Application Quantity Qts. (L)
Avalanche, Suburban & Yukon XL
Borg Warner 4481 (2) 1.5 (1.4)
Borg Warner 4482 (2) 1.5 (1.4)
New Venture 149 (2) 2.2 (2.1)
New Venture 246 (3) 2.0 (1.9)
Sierra & Silverado
New Venture 149 (2) 2.2 (2.1)
New Venture 246 (3) 2.0 (1.9)
New Venture 261 (2) 2.0 (1.9)
New Venture 263 (2) 2.0 (1.9)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Dexron-III.
(3) AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM 12378508).
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