2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 GENERAL INFORMATION Maintenance and Lubrication - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra
& Silverado
2008 GENERAL INFORMATION
Maintenance and Lubrication - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
SPECIFICATIONS
APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are
approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Specifications
Application
Metric English
Axle Capacities
Front Axle 1000 Series (8.25") 1.43 liters 1.51 quarts
Front Axle 2000 Series (9.25") 1.73 liters 1.83 quarts
Rear Axle 1000 Series without RPO AXN 2.03 liters 2.15 quarts
(8.6")
Rear Axle 1000 Series with RPO AXN (9.5" 2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
LD)
Rear Axle 2000 Series (9.5" HD) 2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
Rear Axle 2000 Series with RPO LY6 (10.5" ) 2.6 liters 2.75 quarts
Rear Axle 2000 Series with RPO LMM 3.0 liters 3.17 quarts
(11.5")
Rear Axle 3000 Series (11.5")
3.0 liters 3.17 quarts
Cooling System
4.3L V6 Automatic 15.6 liters 16.5 quarts
4.8L V8 Automatic 16.0 liters 16.9 quarts
5.3L V8 Automatic 16.0 liters 16.9 quarts
6.0L V8 Automatic - 1500 Series 15.9 liters 16.8 quarts
6.0L V8 Automatic - 2500, 3500 Series 16.4 liters 15.5 quarts
6.6L Diesel
23.4 liters 24.7 quarts
Engine Oil with Filter
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4.3L V6 4.3 liters 4.5 quarts
4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, and 6.0L V8 5.7 liters 6.0 quarts
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, RPO LMM
9.5 liters 10.0 quarts
Fuel Tank
1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.0 liters 26.0 gallons
1500 Series Long Box 128.7 liters 34.0 gallons
2500 Series Standard Box 98.0 liters 26.0 gallons
2500 and 3500 Series Long Box 128.7 liters 34.0 gallons
3500 Series Chassis Cab 189.0 liters 50.0 gallons
3500 Series Chassis Cab - Front Tank 102.0 liters 27.0 gallons
3500 Series Chassis Cab - Rear Tank
87.0 liters 23.0 gallons
Automatic Transmission Fluid
4L60-E 4.7 liters 5.0 quarts
4L70-E 4.7 liters 5.0 quarts
6L80-E 5.7 liters 6.0 quarts
6L90-E
7.0 liters 7.4 quarts
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 liters 1.6 quarts
FLUID AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Recommended Fluids and Lubricants information will be found in the Owner's Manual.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.
You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Fluids or Lubricants.
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts information will be found in the Owner's Manual.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.
You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Replacement Parts.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (NORTH AMERICAN EMISSIONS)
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The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual, or you may be able to use
the Search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.
GM OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESETTING
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil
change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on. Change the
engine oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 miles). It is possible that, if driving
under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for
over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this
time the system must be reset.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 5 000 km (3,000 miles) since last
oil change.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle
use. Anytime the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is
required. If a situation occurs where the oil is changed prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message being turned on, reset the system.
If the vehicle does not have a Driver Information Center (DIC), do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the engine OFF.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
3. Turn the key to OFF. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when
you start the vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
If the vehicle has a DIC, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the engine OFF.
2. Press the MODE button until the DIC reads OIL LIFE LEFT/HOLD SET TO RESET.
3. Press and hold the SET button until 100 percent is displayed. You will hear three chimes
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will go off.
4. Turn the key to OFF.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start the vehicle, the
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engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
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