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1997 GMC K1500
4.3L V6•RWD•gas•LB4
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1997 GMC K1500 4.3L V6 · RWD
Fluid Type
Dex-Cool 50/50 orange
Spec: GM 6277M or DEX-COOL
Capacity
15qt
14.19 L
Drain & Refill
12 qt
11.35 L
Change Interval
150,000 mi
241,350 km

Notes

4.3L V6 has smaller cooling system. Do not mix with green coolant

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