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4.3 ecotec oil capacity

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6.0 qts is what it takes. 1/2 qt is not going to have any significance what so ever.

The 1/2 qt error has to do with the 5.3L and 6.2L where the manual says 8.5 qts when in reality its 8 qts.

Official GM 2015 Oil Capacity Chart
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FYI.........5.3L and 6.2L notice

DATE 05/11/2015
SUBJECT The Engine Oil Capacity - with Oil Filter Has Changed

MODELS 2014 - 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Yukon, Sierra, Denali Equipped with GEN V V8 Engines - 5.3L RPO L83, 5.3L RPO L8B or 6.2L RPO L86

TO Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Dealers

ATTN Parts and Service Director, Parts Manager, Parts Counter Personnel, Service Advisor, Service Manager, Service Technician, and Fleet and Commercial Managers

The Engine Oil Capacity - with Oil Filter for all GEN V, V8 5.3L and 6.2L engines has been reduced from 8.5 quarts to 8.0 quarts.
This change has been implemented in SI and will be reflected in future Owner Manuals.

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