Automatic Transmission
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 428
Owner’s manual specs
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids & Maintenance Schedule
Figures for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
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Fluids & capacities
Cooling System
17.8 qt
16.8 L
Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 433
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 338.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 428
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 329.
Applies to: Engine Oil
Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 428
Engine Oil with Filter
8 qt
7.6 L
Applies to: with filter
Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 433
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 421 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 421 | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 421 | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 423 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 423 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 423 | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 423 | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
Steps
- Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 161 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 163.
- Press and hold V, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
- Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.
- Allow the engine to idle (500- 800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal.
You’ll know it worked: The oil life will change to 100%.
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may (Continued) Caution (Continued) not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission.
(Continued) system parts, starting a fire.
Source: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner Manual, page 332
Not on this page
- Fuse box locations & fuse chart: The manual we hold doesn't cover this.