GMC Caballero Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1981–1987)
Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| (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 |
| Allison 1000 |
12
12.7 |
| Blazer & Pickups | 48 |
| Complete Trans System - Approximate Capacity (6L80) |
11.5
12.2 quarts |
| Complete Trans System Fluid Capacity (6L80) |
11.7
12.4 quarts |
| Complete Trans System Fluid Capacity (6L90) |
11.7
12.4 quarts |
| Complete Trans System (Heavy Duty Cooling) - Approximate Capacity (6L80/6L90) |
11.7
12.4 quarts |
| Crew Cab & Utility |
(3) 8.0
36.0 |
| Crew Cab & Utility |
8.0
36.0 |
| Dry |
12.8
13.5 |
| Fill After Fluid and Filter Change |
7.0
7.4 |
| Fill After Rebuild |
12.0
12.7 |
| Front & Rear System | 72 |
| Front & Rear System | 84 |
| Front System Only | 48 |
| "J" Series |
3.4
21.0 |
| Oil Pan Removal |
7.3
7.7 |
| Oil Pan Removal |
7.3
7.7 quarts |
| Overhaul |
12.8
13.5 quarts |
| Overhaul - Approximate Capacity (6L80) |
9.9
10.5 quarts |
| Overhaul - Approximate Capacity (6L80/6L90) |
9.9
10.5 quarts |
| Overhaul - Approximate Capacity (6L90) |
9.9
10.5 quarts |
| Pan Removal and Filter Replacement - Approximate Capacity (6L80/6L90) |
5.7
6.0 quarts |
| Pan Removal - Approximate Capacity (6L80) |
5.7
6.0 quarts |
| Pan Removal - Approximate Capacity (6L90) |
6.0
6.3 quarts |
| 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) |
| S/T Blazer, S/T Jimmy & S/T Pickup Models | 40 |
| 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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