Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731172. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-70R16OEM · verified
OE service part numbers OEM · verified
Engine oil filter
12731172
Engine air filter
22845992 alt 15908916
Fuel filter
25164003 discontinued
Spark plug
12621258
Battery
88866121 alt 88866305
Front wiper blades
15214346
Serpentine belt
12576447 alt 12637202
Thermostat
12600171 alt 12570307
Service quick specs OEM factory data
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. 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.
Lubricants & capacities
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
7.4
Brake Fluid
DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil
SAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity
2.75 qt
Differential Gear Oil
SAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil
SAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity
1.83 qt
Engine torques
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
189 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps
Install the NEW cylinder head bolts.
Cylinder Head Steps
Install the NEW cylinder head bolts.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
Bolts: 26 ft-lbs, nuts: 12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
18.0 ft-lbs
Chassis torques
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket
110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle
70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket
70.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts
140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub
177 ft-lbs
Ignition
Cylinder Firing Order
1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order
1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer
AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap
0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque
11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer
AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap
0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque
15 ft-lbs
Battery & A/C
Refrigerant
R134a
Oil Group
PAG
Standard BCI Group Number
78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number
78
Optional BCI Cranking Performance
770 cca
Standard BCI Group Number
78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
600 cca
Service checks
Pressure Test
15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
188-206 °F
Pressure Test
15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum
62.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)
55-62
Brakes
Brake Application
WITH RPO JC3, JC4, JH2 / WITH RPO JH6
Torque Caliper to Bracket
80 ft-lbs / 31 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
129 ft-lbs / 122 ft-lbs
Brake Application
WITH RPO JC3, JC4, JH2 / WITH RPO JH6
Torque Caliper to Bracket
80 ft-lbs / 31 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
129 ft-lbs / 122 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness
Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application
WITH RPO JC3, JC4, JH2 / WITH RPO JH6
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1
M11 bolts
22 ft. lbs
2
M11 bolts-90 degrees
90 degrees
3
M11 bolts 1-8
90 degrees
4
M11 bolts 9 and 10
50 degrees
5
22
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1
M11 bolts
22 ft. lbs
2
M11 bolts-90 degrees
90 degrees
3
M11 bolts 1-8
90 degrees
4
M11 bolts 9 and 10
50 degrees
5
22
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1
M11 bolts
22 ft. lbs
2
M11 bolts-90 degrees
90 degrees
3
M11 bolts 1-8
90 degrees
4
M11 bolts 9 and 10
50 degrees
5
22
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1
22 ft. lbs.
22 ft. lbs
2
22 ft. lbs.
22 ft. lbs
3
120 degrees
120 degrees
4
bolts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17
60 degrees
5
bolts 15, 18
45 degrees
6
turn 30
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 5.9 ft. lbs., step 3: 8.8
3.7 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
7.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
18.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
7.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
15.0
Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.
Every 25,000 mi
Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi
Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)