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2003 Chevrolet C-Series Kodiak Conventional C4/C5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 C-Series Kodiak Conventional C4/C5.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2003 Chevrolet C-Series Kodiak Conventional C4/C5 is EPA-rated at 20/23/21 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year20072003

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy20/23/21 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 23 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts260 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts189 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts28 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsBolts: 26 ft-lbs, nuts: 12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug62.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.13 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.00 oz

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 5.9 ft. lbs., step 3: 8.83.7 ft. lbs

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

What gas mileage does the C-Series Kodiak Conventional C4/C5 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined mpg.