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2003 GMC Truck C-Series Topkick Commercial C6/C7/C8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 C-Series Topkick Commercial C6/C7/C8.

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts189 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsBolts: 26 ft-lbs, nuts: 12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
222 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
3120 degrees120 degrees
4bolts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 1760 degrees
5bolts 15, 1845 degrees
6turn 30
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 5.9 ft. lbs., step 3: 8.83.7 ft. lbs

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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