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2005 GMC Truck Safari 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Safari 4WD.

The 2005 GMC Truck Safari 4WD takes 4.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Model year20052000

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 - PRIMARY BATTERY · 600 - PRIMARY BATTERY CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 - PRIMARY BATTERY · 600 - PRIMARY BATTERY CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731175
Engine air filter19259086
Fuel filter25171792 discontinued
Spark plug12681665
Battery88861746
Front wiper blades15184702
Serpentine belt12576572 alt 12576452
Thermostat12632948 alt 12551507

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 2nd
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.85 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)74.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket74.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle103.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket74.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub147 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Optional BCI Group Number78 w/SEO
Optional BCI Cranking Performance770 w/SEO cca
Standard BCI Group Number78 - PRIMARY BATTERY
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 - PRIMARY BATTERY cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum62.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55-62
RPM45-59 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket80 ft-lbs / 31 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.142 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.142 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.102 in / 0.748 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1all bolts22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 2211 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (repack)
Every 50,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2005 Safari 4WD take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.