1998 Chevrolet Blazer

C - SPECIFICATIONS - 4.3L' '1998 ENGINE PERFORMANCE General Motors Corp. - Service & Adjustment
Specifications 4.3L

C - SPECIFICATIONS - 4.3L

1998 ENGINE PERFORMANCE General Motors Corp. - Service & Adjustment Specifications
4.3L

INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This article may
be used for quick reference when you are familiar with proper adjustment procedures and only need a
specification.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle model is identified by fifth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is stamped on metal
pad on top of left end of instrument panel, near windshield.

CAPACITIES
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Series Cold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C) Reserve Capacity (Minutes)
S/T 525 90
S/T 690 90

FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

(2)
Application Quantity Qts. (L)
4.3L 4.5 (4.3)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.

(2) Includes oil filter capacity.

FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Automatic Transmission 11.7 (11.1)
Manual Transmission 11.9 (11.3)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.

(2) Includes heater.

FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
4L60-E 5.0 (4.7)
4L80-E 7.7 (7.3)
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(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark with Dexron-III.
(2) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter, unless specified otherwise.

FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application Quantity Qts. (L)
NVG 3500 (3)
2.2 (2.0)
NVG 4500 (2)
4.0 (3.8)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) 75W-85 GL4 Synthetic Lubricant (GM 12346190).
(3) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).

QUICK-SERVICE
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
Component Interval (Miles)
Accessory Drive Belt (1)
60,000
Air Cleaner 30,000
Engine Coolant 150,000
Fuel Filter 30,000
Oil & Filter 3000
Spark Plugs 100,000
(1) Inspect and replace as necessary.

MECHANICAL CHECKS
ENGINE COMPRESSION

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
Application Specification
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Normal Compression Pressure (1)

Minimum Compression Pressure (1)

(1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No
cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi 7 kg/cm2 ).

VALVE CLEARANCE
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VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
4.3L (1)

(1) Equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustment is not required.

IGNITION SYSTEM
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
4.3L 30,000 Maximum

SPARK PLUGS

SPARK PLUG TYPE

Application Part No.
4.3L AC 41-932

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Application Gap In. (mm) Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
4.3L .045 (1.14) (1)
14 (20)
(1) Tighten spark plugs to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m) if using a NEW cylinder head.

FIRING ORDER

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Fig. 1: Firing Order

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IGNITION TIMING
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All models are equipped with an electronic computer-controlled ignition system. Timing on this system is not
adjustable.

FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL PUMP

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application psi (kg/cm2 )
4.3L 60-66 (4.2-4.6)

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Ohms
4.3L (2)

(1) Injector resistance specification is at 50-95°F 10-35°C).

(2) Resistance values are not available at time of publication. To check fuel injectors, perform injector
test. See FUEL DELIVERY under FUEL SYSTEM in I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
article.

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Idle mixture on fuel injected models is controlled by PCM and is not adjustable. Controlled idle speed and IAC
count can be checked using scan tool. See CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT table. For controlled
idle speed adjustment procedures, see D - ADJUSTMENTS article.

CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT

Application Idle RPM IAC Counts
4.3L 650 18

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE (1)

Application Voltage
4.3L .47
(1) Specification is with engine idling (throttle closed) at normal operating temperature.

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