Fluids and Capacities
Fluids and Capacities
Engine Oil
- 10W-30 for warm climate/weather or 5W-30 for cold climate/weather
- Capacity is **2.5 liters (2.6 quarts) without filter / ~2.8 quarts with filter change**
- Filter: K&N SO-1010 ([AutoZone](https://www.autozone.com/p/k-n-engine-oil-filter-so-1010/1418959))
- Service interval noted: 3,000 miles or 4,828 km
Transmission Fluid - Automatic Transmission Fluid
- ATF type: Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF (Dex III compatible)
- Capacity: Total: 3.1 qt / **Service: 2.2 qt**
- Drain plug torque: **2.3 kgm (~17 ft-lbs)**
- After a drain-and-fill, add **2.2 qt** — **do not use the full 3.1 qt** or you'll overfill
- Check level with engine warm at **70–80°C (158–176°F)**, in Park
- The 0.8L difference is the converter capacity that does not drain
Gear Oil - Transfer Case, Front/Rear Differentials
- 75W-90
Coolant
- Pre-diluted 50/50 green antifreeze/coolant
- Green: IATN spec, not orange Dex-cool type
- **Capacity: 3.5 liters / 3.7 US quarts**
Other Capacity Notes From Source Dump
These notes were copied from the original source dump and need verification against the specific U42T automatic/4WD truck.
- Front axle: 1.5 pints = .75 qts = 0.7 liters
- Rear axle: 2.3 pints = 1.15 qts = 1.1 liters
- Manual transmission: 2.5 pints = 1.25 qts = 1.2 liters
- Coolant: 3.9 qts = 3.7 liters, includes heater and coolant reserve tank
- Engine oil: 2.9 qts = 2.8 liters, excludes filter
- Fuel tank: 7.9 gal = 30l