Specifications
| Oil capacity | 4.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 7.75 L |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Replace as needed based on visual check for fluid leaks, check engine oil level, and check coolant level. | — | 150 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Replace Gasoline Fuel Filter (4) | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Change Enzine Oil & Filter (1) | — | 200 hr | ||
| Battery | Disconnect and remove the battery during storage. | — | 60 hr | ||
| Belt | Inspect accessory drive belts for cracks, breaks, splits or glazing. | — | 150 hr | ||
| Coolant filter | Change coolant every 5,000 hours or 5 years (whichever occurs first). | — | 100 hr | ||
| Oil | Change Engine Oil & Filter (1) | — | 200 hr | ||
| Spark plug | Replace Spark Plugs (3) | — | 1000 hr |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Common questions
Which engine powers the General Motors 4.3L?
The General Motors 4.3L is powered by the 4.3L V-6 engine.
What's the oil capacity on a General Motors 4.3L?
The None 4.3L V-6 engine in the General Motors 4.3L has an oil capacity of 5.0 liters.
Troubleshooting
6Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| PRE-HI ENGINE TEMP LED. Engine continues to operate | 1. Indicates engine has begun to overheat and engine temperature has risen approximately 215°F (105°C). If generator is powering non-critical and critical loads and cannot be shut down. a. Reduce load if possible by turning off non-critical loads. b. Check air inlets and outlets and remove any obstructions to airflow. c. Open doors or windows in generator area to increase ventilation. 2. If engine can be stopped, follow procedure i in Step 2. |
| HI ENGINE TEMP LED. Engine shuts down | 1. Indicates engine has overheated (engine temperature has risen above 225°F/110°C) or coolant level is low (sets with coolant level sensor). Allow engine to cool down completely before proceeding with the following: a. Check coolant level and replenish if low. Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair if necessary. b. Check for obstructions to cooling airflow and correct as necessary. c. Check for a slipping fan belt and tighten if loose. d. Reset control and restart after locating and correcting problem. Contact your Dealer or Distributor if none of the above. |
| PRE LOW OIL PRESSURE LED. Engine continues to operate | 3. Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to 20 psi (138kPa). If generator is powering critical loads and cannot be shut down, wait until next shutdown period and then follow Step 4 procedure. If engine can be stopped, follow procedures in Step 4. |
| LOW OIL PRESSURE LED. Engine shuts down | 4. Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to 15 psi (97kPa). Check oil level, lines and filters. If the oil system is okay, but oil level is low, replenish. Reset control and restart. Contact your Dealer or Distributor if oil pressure is not in the range of 35 to 55 psi (21 to 379 kPa). |
| OVERCRANK LED. Engine stops cranking | A. Check for empty fuel tank, fuel leaks, or plugged fuel lines and correct as required. b. Check for dirty fuel filter and replace if necessary (See Maintenance section of Engine Manual). c. Check for dirty or plugged air filter and replace if necessary (See Maintenance section of Engine Manual). d. Refer to Step 4. e. Reset the control and restart after correcting the problem. Contact your Dealer or Distributor for service if none of the above. |
| Engine runs and then shuts down, OVERSPEED LED | Indicates engine has exceeded normal operating speed. Refer to governor adjust procedure. Contact your Dealer or Distributor for service. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full General Motors 4.3L troubleshooting guide (44 entries) →
Parts
40| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-0830 | CLIP | 6 | Clip | buy |
| 30-0454 | SCREW | 6 | Screw | buy |
| 30-0594 | SCREW | 2 | Screw | buy |
| 30-0829 | U-NUT | 6 | U nut | buy |
| 30-0963 | SCREW | 4 | Screw | buy |
| 31-0262 | BOLT-BRACE | 3 | Bolt brace | buy |
| 31-0870 | NUT | 5 | Nut | buy |
| 31-0871 | NUT-EMBLEM | 2 | Nut emblem | buy |
| 31-1520 | HOOD LATCH SUPPORT | 1 | Hood latch support | buy |
| 31-1602 | RETAILER | 8 | Retailer | buy |
| 31-3632 | BRACE | 4 | Brace | buy |
| 38-0315 | SIDE DEFLECTOR SET SMOKE STD CAB 88-98 | 2PC | Side deflector set | buy |
| 38-0316 | SIDE DEFLECTOR SET SMOKE EXT CAB 88-98 | 4PC | Side deflector set | buy |
| 38-0918 | ADHESIVE MOLDING BLACK/CHROME "A" | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 38-1239 | HAND RIVETER SET | Hand riveter set | buy | |
| 38-1289 | HAND RIVETER SET-HD | Hand riveter set hd | buy | |
| 38-1941 | CHROME CAB HANDLE SET | 2 | Chrome cab handle set | buy |
| 39-3402 | EMBLEM 'BOWTIE' W/O SPORT CHEVY 88-93 | 1 | Emblem bowtie w o sport | buy |
| 39-3404 | EMBLEM 'BOWTIE' W/O SPORT CHEVY 94-98 | 1 | Emblem bowtie w o sport | buy |
| 39-4055 | GRILLE-REPRO CHROME/GRAY 'A' CHEVY 88-93 | 1 | Grille repro chrome gray a | buy |
| 39-4057 | GRILLE-REPRO BLACK 'B' CHEVY 88-93 | 1 | Grille repro black b | buy |
| 39-4063 | GRILLE-REPRO CHROME/GRAY 'A' CHEVY 94-98 | 1 | Grille repro chrome gray a | buy |
| 39-4067 | GRILLE-REPRO BLACK 'B' CHEVY 94-98 | 1 | Grille repro black b | buy |
| 39-4071 | GRILLE-REPRO SILVER/GRAY 'A' GMC 88-93 | 1 | Grille repro silver gray a | buy |
| 39-4073 | GRILLE-REPRO GRAY 'A' GMC 88-93 | 1 | Grille repro gray a | buy |
| 39-4075 | GRILLE-REPRO BLACK 'B' GMC 88-93 | 1 | Grille repro black b | buy |
| 39-4083 | GRILLE-REPRO BLACK 'A' GMC 94-98 | 1 | Grille repro black a | buy |
| 39-4085 | GRILLE-REPRO BLACK 'B' GMC 94-98 | 1 | Grille repro black b | buy |
| 39-7402 | AIR DEFLECTORS & HARDWARE | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 39-7460 | LOWER GRILLE PANEL-LH 'B' BLACK 88-93 | 1 | Lower grille panel lh black | buy |
| 39-7462 | LOWER GRILLE PANEL-CNTR 'B' BLACK 88-93 | 1 | Lower grille panel cntr black | buy |
| 39-7463 | LOWER GRILLE PANEL-RH 'B' BLACK 88-93 | 1 | Lower grille panel rh black | buy |
| 39-7464 | LOWER GRILLE PANEL-LH 'B' BLACK 94-98 | 1 | Lower grille panel lh black | buy |
| 39-7467 | LOWER GRILLE PANEL-RH 'B' BLACK 94-98 | 1 | Lower grille panel rh black | buy |
| 39-7474 | LOWER GRILLE PANEL SET CHROME 94-98 | 1 | Lower grille panel set chrome | buy |
| 39-9572-T | GRILLE/RAD SUPPORT 'A' 5.0L 96-98 | 1 | Grille radiator support | buy |
| 37-4045 | WIPER BLADE 2ND DESIGN | 2 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 37-7305 | WINDOW VISOR-STAINLESS | 2PC SET | Service part / kit | buy |
| 38-0312 | IN-CHANNEL WINDOW VISORS | 2PC | Service part / kit | buy |
| 38-0921 | VINYL YARN BUSHING | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
Reference — 4.3L-262CID-Torque-Specs (General Motors)Parts manual — cdComplete (General Motors)Service manual — Cert. Stationary Operations and Mantainance Manual 36100014F (General Motors)Service manual — GM PSI Manual 04-16-02 (General Motors)