Mercon works fine.
where is location of oil filter in chev s10 4.3 vortex
A 2001 Chevrolet S10 2.2 liter engine will hold approximately 6 quarts of oil. The recommended oil type is 10 W 30.
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just to the right of the oil filter
do you remove motor mount to remove oil cooler lines on 2001 chev 2500 hd 4x4
With a 4.3L engine, the oil pressure sending unit is in the back of the engine just to the drivers side of the distributor.
If it is a 1997 S10 4.3, with the engine running, remove the fuel pump relay, if the engines stops running, the oil pressure sensor is bad.
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80W-90 gear oil
The 2001 Chevy S10 4.3L engine takes 4 and 1/2 quarts with filter change.
In most climates it takes 5W-30.