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GMC Caballero Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1981–1987)

Capacities

SpecificationValue
(1) Series codes determined by fifth character of VIN code.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type.
(1) Series codes determined by fifth character of VIN code. (2) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (3) Use PAG Oil (Part No. 12345923). (1)
Series codes determined by fifth character of VIN code.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. (2) Refrigerant oil and/or refrigerant capacity not availabl (1)
Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type.
(2) Refrigerant oil and/or refrigerant capacity not available at time of publication. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment.
(2) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
2.2L (3) 9.0
32.0
2.2L 9.0
30.0-32.0
(3) Use PAG Oil (Part No. 12345923).
4.3L (3) 8.0
32.0
4.3L 8.0
30.0-32.0
Crew Cab & Utility (3) 8.0
36.0
Crew Cab & Utility 8.0
36.0
"J" Series 3.4
21.0
Pickup & Sierra (3) 8.0
32.0
Pickup & Sierra 8.0
32.0
"P" Series (3) 8.0
48.0
"P" Series 8.0
(2)
Without Rear Unit (3) 8.0
32.0
Without Rear Unit (3) 8.0
36.0
Without Rear Unit (3) 8.0
48.0
Without Rear Unit 8.0
32.0
Without Rear Unit 8.0
36.0
Without Rear Unit 8.0
48.0
With Rear Unit 11.0
46.0
With Rear Unit 11.0
48.0
With Rear Unit 11.0
64.0
With Rear Unit 11.0
78.0
With Rear Unit (3) 11.0
46.0
With Rear Unit (3) 11.0
48.0
With Rear Unit (3) 11.0
64.0
With Rear Unit (3) 11.0
78.0

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