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2002 GMC Truck C-Series MD Truck B7 — B7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 C-Series MD Truck B7 B7.

Engine B7

The 2002 GMC Truck C-Series MD Truck B7 B7 takes 8 qt of 15W-40 engine oil.

Model year20022001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 API CG-4OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25160561. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25160561 alt 12708762
Engine air filter25173426 alt 25168081
Fuel filter10154635 alt 25171792
Front wiper blades93441742
Thermostat12559575 alt 12559336

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8 qt of 15W-40 API CG-4 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.6 qt
Engine Oil15W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity8 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.4 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts189 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts31.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsBolts: 26.0, Nuts 12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.85 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)110.0-150.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket70.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.80 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression300 Nominal psi
Engine Oil Pressure6

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
222.0 ft. lbs.Step 3: 90 degrees22 ft. lbs
3120 degrees120 degrees
4Bolts 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,14,16,1760 degrees
5Bolts 15and1545 degrees
6Bolts 4.5.12.1330 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.9, Step 3: 8.8

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 C-Series MD Truck B7 B7 take?

8 qt of 15W-40 API CG-4, CH-4, SH-CH-4, per the factory manual.