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Best recommended synthetic oil, filter, transmission fluid for my 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4WD PICKUP

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Your Vehicle's Information

Year:

1988

Make:

Chevrolet Trucks

Model:

K1500 4WD PICKUP

Engine Size:

6.2L

Engine #:

[C] Diesel

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Recommended oil for my 1988 K1500 4wd Pickup

Product Name Product Description Capacities Product
Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 10W-30 Protect your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup with the best synthetic diesel oil. You will get six times better protection than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test. Advanced formula which protects under severe temperature and prevents oil burning/consumption. Max protection and made in the USA. With filter 7 quarts After refill check oil level. DTT1G-EA
Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 10W-30 DTT1G-EA
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Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 10W-30 AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil is made for hard-working equipment. It is engineered to provide 4X better wear protection than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test for Specification DFS 93K222.R efer to the owner's manual for your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup for the specific oil change interval. Get the best synthetic diesel oil change ever for your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup 6.2L engine! With filter 7 quarts After refill check oil level. ADNQT-EA
Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 10W-30 ADNQT-EA
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Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-30 You have found Our top-grade synthetic diesel oil for your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup! Protect your investment in diesel power and confidently extend drain intervals! Provides six times better wear protection than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test for Specification DFS 93K222. Heavy-Duty On-/Off-Road: Three times (3X) OEM1 recommendation, not to exceed 60,000 miles/600 hours or oneyear, whichever comes first. Turbodiesel Pickup: Two times (2X) OEM1 recommendation, not to exceed 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Gasoline Engine With filter 7 quarts After refill check oil level. DHDQT-EA
Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-30 DHDQT-EA
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Recommended oil filters for my 1988 K1500 4wd Pickup

Product Name Product Description Product
AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters This filter is for your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup and is designed to last up to 25k (normal conditions) or 15k miles (severe conditions) or 1 year, whichever comes first. EAO24-EA
AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters EAO24-EA
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WIX Oil Filter WIX oil filter change intervals for your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup are extended OEM recommendations to match the drain intervals of AMSOIL XL Motor oil. (12,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first). 51061-EA
WIX Oil Filter 51061-EA
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Recommended transmission fluids for my 1988 K1500 4wd Pickup

Product Name Note Capacities Product Description Product
Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 Manual Transmission Fluid
(1) Original recommendation of GM P/N 12345577 has been superseded with GM P/N 12345349.
MG5 (5-SPD) 4.2 pints Approximate, fill until level with bottom of fill plug. Torques: Manual Transmission Fill Plug...44 ft/lbs Manual Transmission Drain Plug...44 ft/lbs
SM465/M20 8.5 pints
Resistant to heat, oxidation, acid buildup and varnish! Protect your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup Recommended for 50,000-mile service intervals or even longer (up to 150,000 miles) as indicated in your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup manual. MTFQT-EA
Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 MTFQT-EA
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Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid
(1) This specification has been updated from Dexron II or III to Dexron VI per a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer
3 speed THM400 Total Fill 10.6 quarts 4.3 quarts Initial Fill
5 quarts Initial Fill 4 speed THM700-R4 Total Fill 11.5 quarts
If a lighter viscosity is needed then this automatic transmission fluid provides top-notch protection! Recommended for Toyota, Ford, and General Motors transmissions. You will get the same awesome protection as Amsoil's Signature Series Multi-Vehicle automatic transmission fluid. Also recommended for vehicles that need GM DEXRON® VI, Ford MERCON® LV and SP, Honda DW-1, Nissan Matic-S, and Toyota WS fluid specifications. ATLPK-EA
Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid ATLPK-EA
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OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid
(1) This specification has been updated from Dexron II or III to Dexron VI per a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer
3 speed THM400 Total Fill 10.6 quarts 4.3 quarts Initial Fill
5 quarts Initial Fill 4 speed THM700-R4 Total Fill 11.5 quarts
Outstanding protection and resists varnish! Change interval based on your K1500 4wd Pickup owner's manual. OTLQT-EA
OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid OTLQT-EA
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Transmission filters

Product Name Product Description Product
WIX Transmission Filter This awesome WIX Transmission Filter will protect your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup's transmission from harmful debris and the awesome filtration will reduce wear in your K1500 4wd Pickup. 58881-EA
WIX Transmission Filter 58881-EA
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WIX Transmission Filter WIX Transmission Filter will protect your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup's transmission from harmful debris and the awesome filtration will reduce wear in your K1500 4wd Pickup. 58897-EA
WIX Transmission Filter 58897-EA
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Differential for my Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup

Product Name Note Capacities Product Description Product
SEVERE GEAR® 80W-90 (1) Do not use synthetic lubricant in axles using RTV sealant. American Axle has only approved the use of Synthetic GM P/N 12378261 as follows: All 8.6" rear axles.All 9.5" rear axles built before mid-FEB 1998 are not compatible, after mid-FEB 1998 are compatible.All 10.5 inch rear axles built prior to March 3, 1999 are compatible if axle shaft hub RTV sealer is replaced with GM gasket P/N 327739. Front 3.6 pints Notes: (1) In cold climates when excessive shift effort is required to shift into 4WD GM part no. 12345836 or equivalent may be used in front differential.
10.5 RG With O Dana Rear 7.2 pints
With 8.5, 8.6 RG Rear 4.2 pints
With 9.5 RG Rear 5.5 pints
This lube is made to exceed the requirements of equipment and all vehicles that require SAE 80W-90 viscosity. It is made with synthetic base oils and top additives without adding any wax. Amsoil Severe Gear is solid against thermal breakdown. Will give you awesome protection for bearings and gears and tough against heat which will help extend the life of your equipment and avoid costly repairs. Made in the U.S.A. AGLPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 80W-90 AGLPK-EA
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SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 (1) Do not use synthetic lubricant in axles using RTV sealant. American Axle has only approved the use of Synthetic GM P/N 12378261 as follows: All 8.6" rear axles.All 9.5" rear axles built before mid-FEB 1998 are not compatible, after mid-FEB 1998 are compatible.All 10.5 inch rear axles built prior to March 3, 1999 are compatible if axle shaft hub RTV sealer is replaced with GM gasket P/N 327739. Front 3.6 pints Notes: (1) In cold climates when excessive shift effort is required to shift into 4WD GM part no. 12345836 or equivalent may be used in front differential.
10.5 RG With O Dana Rear 7.2 pints
With 8.5, 8.6 RG Rear 4.2 pints
With 9.5 RG Rear 5.5 pints
This special formula is made for harsh operating conditions that pick-up trucks endure. Also top-notch protection for SUVs, heavy equipment, and other heavy-duty vehicles. Made in the USA. SVGPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 SVGPK-EA
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SEVERE GEAR® 75W-110 (1) Do not use synthetic lubricant in axles using RTV sealant. American Axle has only approved the use of Synthetic GM P/N 12378261 as follows: All 8.6" rear axles.All 9.5" rear axles built before mid-FEB 1998 are not compatible, after mid-FEB 1998 are compatible.All 10.5 inch rear axles built prior to March 3, 1999 are compatible if axle shaft hub RTV sealer is replaced with GM gasket P/N 327739. Front 3.6 pints Notes: (1) In cold climates when excessive shift effort is required to shift into 4WD GM part no. 12345836 or equivalent may be used in front differential.
10.5 RG With O Dana Rear 7.2 pints
With 8.5, 8.6 RG Rear 4.2 pints
With 9.5 RG Rear 5.5 pints
This is a fantastic lubricant for towing trailers, heavy duty hauling, off road driving/4x4, commercial applications, and for race enthusiasts. This severe gear lube will protect bearings, gears from friction and exceeds performance of any regular gear oil out there! Keep your truck or vehicle out of the shop and avoid costly repairs with this made in the USA lube. SVTPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-110 SVTPK-EA
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Recommended coolants for my Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup

Product Name Product Description Capacities Product
Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant maximum protection for your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup under extreme temperatures and operating conditions! Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first) ANTPC1G-EA
Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant ANTPC1G-EA
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Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant Lasts in your 1988 Chevrolet Trucks K1500 4wd Pickup for up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first). Biodegradable! ANT1G-EA
Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant ANT1G-EA
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