Exclusive Clique?

[721JSD]

It seems to me that one must have to be part of an "Exclusive Clique" on here to get any help or replies. I thought this would be the best place to inquire about fluids and capacities for my 01 HD because most of you seem to eat, sleep and dream GM. Apparently I was wrong or nobody knows the answer to my question(s), which I believe is highly unlikely. If its the screen name well that has no tie to the song...every name I came up with was taken or too close. Im an avid hunter and shooter so thats where the name kind of ties in. Im not whining or complaining...I'm bitching How many topics does there need to be on what kind of oil, synthetic or regular etc etc?. Everyone seems to jump on those bandwagons and beat them into the dirt but I can't even get an answer or even pointed in the right direction. For God sakes people just pick a quality oil and filter and keep it changed at regular intervals. Doesn't matter how good x brand oil works for Bob down the road...its how Bob drives and maintains his stuff. I know a guy who uses nothing but recycled oil and swears by it because he says that is what is used in many aircraft and his vehicles have close to 200,000 miles on them. Me, I wont use what he uses in a lawn mower. Is he right or wrong? Am I? Who knows. Oil and lubricants are just like anything else...everyone has their preference and reasons for such. As for those who have helped me, answered any posts that I have posted or pm'd me I just want to say Thank you

[mhenshaw]

You should ask your question in the Heavy-Duty section. They know more about the common type axle in the 2500HD (14 bolt). The fluid is 75/90 and make sure there is no additive for a limited slip or it will mess up your G80.

 

Also number your questions out for us. Its hard to read long paragraphs.

 

Welcome to the forum!!! Hope you find the answers your looking for.

[tanked_darren]

I agree how its hard to read long paragraphs.

 

The the topic starter:

 

I find that posting in the "Full-Size" section gets more replies than posting in this section.

 

Case in point I made a brake and rotors thread and got some replies and once it was moved to here, replies have dried up!

 

Also sometimes people just don't plain ol' answer! No point in getting bent out of shape on it, it definatly won't help your cause.

 

Yeah alot of people have thier 2 cents when it comes to brands/synthetics/conventional.

 

I have gained alot of knowledge on this site, and I'm sure you will too! Welcome!

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I'm not part of any "exclusive clique". But, I usually try to give my 2 cents when I feel like it, .............and the question kinda interests me. Lift kits and whatnot do not. Electronics do. Me, I use synthetic valvoline and a purolator filter. I don't jump on anybody about there preferences ........except when I see someone is using a FRAM!!!!!!

[dsr611]

Yep, you must be a part of the very exclusive clique of owners that read deeper into the owner's manual...

Straight from the manual.

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

 

Usage

 

Fluid/Lubricant

 

Automatic Transfer Case

 

Automatic transfer case fluid AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM P/N 12378508)

 

Automatic Transfer Case (Diesel Engine)

 

Automatic transfer case fluid (GM P/N 12378396)

 

Transfer Case (Pickup)

 

Use Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801).

 

Automatic Transmission

 

DEXRON®-III, Automatic Transmission Fluid

 

Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge

 

Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).

 

Chassis Lubrication

 

Chassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB.

 

Engine Coolant

 

50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant.

 

Engine Oil

 

Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines STARBURST symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for this vehicle's engine, refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services .

 

Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)

 

Engine oil with the letters CH-4 or CG-4 is best for this vehicle. The CH-4 or CG-4 designation may appear either alone, or in combination with other API designations, such as API CH-4/SJ, CG-4/SH or CH-4/CG-4/SJ. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) level of quality.

 

To determine the preferred viscosity for this vehicle's engine, refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services .

 

Floor Shift Linkage

 

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB.

 

Front Axle (S4WD)

 

SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 89021671, Canadian P/N 10950849 or equivalent).

 

Front Axle (F4WD and all 9.25)

 

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 12378261, Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

 

Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.)

 

Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM P/N 12345879) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830.

 

Hood Hinges

 

Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube® (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).

 

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

 

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

 

Hydraulic Brake System

 

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid (GM P/N 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

 

Hydraulic Clutch System

 

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM P/N 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

 

Key Lock Cylinders

 

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).

 

Manual Transfer Case

 

Use Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801).

 

Manual Transmission (5-Speed with Low Gear, RPO MW3

 

GM Goodwrench Synthetic

 

Application

 

Specification

 

Metric

 

English

 

Axle Capacities

 

Front Drive Axle (8.25")

 

1.66 liters

 

1.75 quarts

 

Front Drive Axle (9.25")

 

1.73 liters

 

1.83 quarts

 

Rear Drive Axle (8.6")

 

2.28 liters

 

2.41 quarts

 

Rear Drive Axle (9.5")

 

2.6 liters

 

2.75 quarts

 

Rear Drive Axle (10.5")

 

2.6 liters

 

2.75 quarts

 

Rear Drive Axle (11.5")

 

3.62 liters

 

3.83 quarts

 

Engine Cooling System

 

 

• 4.3 L (VIN W) Automatic Transmission
  

11.9 liters

 

12.6 quarts

 

 

• 4.3 L (VIN W) Manual Transmission
  

12.2 liters

 

12.9 quarts

 

 

• 4.8 L (VIN V) Automatic Transmission
  

12.7 liters

 

13.4 quarts

 

 

• 4.8 L (VIN V) Manual Transmission
  

13.0 liters

 

13.7 quarts

 

 

• 4.8 L (VIN V) Automatic with front A/C
  

13.7 liters

 

14.4 quarts

 

 

• 4.8 L (VIN V) Automatic with front and rear A/C
  

15.0 liters

 

15.8 quarts

 

 

• 5.3 L (VIN T) Automatic Transmission
  

12.7 liters

 

13.4 quarts

 

 

• 5.3 L (VIN T) Automatic Transmission with optional Air Conditioning
  

14.1 liters

 

14.9 quarts

 

 

• 5.3 L (VIN T) Automatic Transmission with front A/C
  

13.6 liters

 

14.4 quarts

 

 

• 5.3 L (VIN T) Automatic Transmission with front and rear A/C
  

15.0 liters

 

15.8 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Automatic Transmission
  

14.0 liters

 

14.8 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Automatic Transmission with optional Engine Oil Cooler
  

13.6 liters

 

14.4 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Suburban/Yukon-Automatic Transmission
  

15.0 liters

 

15.8 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Suburban/Yukon-Automatic Transmission with optional Engine Oil Cooler
  

14.6 liters

 

15.4 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Denali-Automatic Transmission
  

14.0 liters

 

14.8 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Denali-Automatic Transmission with optional Engine Oil Cooler
  

14.6 liters

 

15.4 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Manual Transmission
  

14.4 liters

 

15.2 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) Manual Transmission with optional Engine Oil Cooler
  

14.0 liters

 

14.8 quarts

 

 

• 6.6 L (VIN 1) Automatic Transmission
  

19.2 liters

 

20.3 quarts

 

 

• 6.6 L (VIN 1) Manual Transmission
  

19.6 liters

 

20.7 quarts

 

 

• 8.1 L (VIN G) Automatic Transmission
  

19.6 liters

 

20.7 quarts

 

 

• 8.1 L (VIN G) Manual Transmission
  

20.0 liters

 

21.1 quarts

 

Engine Crankcase

 

 

• 4.3 L (VIN W) With Filter
  

4.3 liters

 

4.5 quarts

 

 

• 4.8 L (VIN V) With Filter
  

5.7 liters

 

6.0 quarts

 

 

• 5.3 L (VIN T) With Filter
  

5.7 liters

 

6.0 quarts

 

 

• 6.0 L (VIN U) With Filter
  

5.7 liters

 

6.0 quarts

 

 

• 6.6 L (VIN 1) With Filter
  

9.5 liters

 

10.0 quarts

 

 

• 8.1 L (VIN G) With Filter
  

6.1 liters

 

6.5 quarts

 

Transmission

 

 

• 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto (M30)
  

4.7 liters

 

5.0 quarts

 

 

• 4L60-E 4 Spd. HMD Auto (M30) After Complete Overhaul
  

10.6 liters

 

11.2 quart

 

 

• 4L60-E 4 Spd HM Auto (M32)
  

4.7 liters

 

5.0 quarts

 

 

• 4L60-E 4 Spd HM Auto (M32) After Complete Overhaul
  

10.6 liters

 

11.2 quart

 

 

• 4L80-E Auto (MT1)
  

7.3 liters

 

7.7 quarts

 

 

• 4L80-E Auto (MT1) After Complete Overhaul
  

12.8 liters

 

13.5 quart

 

 

• 5 Spd. Auto Allison (M74)
  

7.0 liters

 

7.4 quarts

 

 

• 5 Spd. Auto Allison (M74) after complete overhaul
  

12.0 liters

 

12.7 quarts

 

 

• New Venture Gear 3500 Manual Transmission
  

2.3 liters

 

2.4 quarts

 

 

• New Venture Gear 4500 Manual Transmission
  

3.8 liters

 

4.0 quarts

 

 

• 6 Spd Manual (ZF) (ML6)
  

6.0 liters

 

6.3 quarts

 

Fuel Tank

 

 

• Short Bed Models
  

98.0 liters

 

26 gallons

 

 

• Long Bed Models
  

128.0 liters

 

34.0 gallons

 

 

• 4 Door Utility
  

98.4 liters

 

26.0 gallons

 

 

• XL (1500 Series)
  

123.0 liters

 

32.5 gallons

 

 

• XL (2500 Series)
  

147.6 liters

 

38.5 gallons

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Single Tank)
  

128.0 liters

 

34.0 gallons

 

Fuel Tank-Federal

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)
  

102.2 liters

 

27.0 gallons

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)
  

87.0 liters

 

23.0 gallons

 

Fuel Tank-California

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)
  

9000.0 liters

 

24.0 gallons

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Rear Tank)
  

87.0 liters

 

23.0 gallons

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)
  

102.2 liters

 

27.0 gallons

 

Fuel Tank-Diesel

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Standard Side Tank)
  

102.2 liters

 

27.0 gallons

 

 

• Chassis Cab (Optional Rear Tank)
  

87.0 liters

 

23.0 gallons

 

 

• Power Steering Capacities (approximate)
  

0.77L-1.25 liters

 

0.81-1.32 quarts

[SouthCo]

Owners manual can be your friend.

[RyanbabZ71]

Owners manual can be your friend.

 

or your worst enemy

[721JSD]

You should ask your question in the Heavy-Duty section. They know more about the common type axle in the 2500HD (14 bolt). The fluid is 75/90 and make sure there is no additive for a limited slip or it will mess up your G80.

 

Also number your questions out for us. Its hard to read long paragraphs.

 

Welcome to the forum!!! Hope you find the answers your looking for.

 

 

Thanks for the welcome. Sorry if I got a lil bent out of shape. I was going to post in the "Heavy Duty" section but I have read threads on there that people have said should have been moved or posted on this section so that is what I did. Maybe I should have posted them there. I was in need of info ASAP and was hoping to get it here...which I eventually did. Sorry if I offended anyone...just hard sometimes to get good help these days.