Chevrolet Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Engine Oil: Specifications

Diesel engine..........................................................................................................................................................SG/CD(Motor Oil, API Service SG/CD)
Gasoline engine....................................................................................................................................................................................................................SG
CAPACITY, Refill:                                  
Diesel, including filter
4-cyl. ............................................................................................................................................................................................5.2 Liters          5.5 Quarts
6-cyl. ............................................................................................................................................................................................5.6 Liters          6.0 Quarts
8-cyl. ............................................................................................................................................................................................6.6  Liters         7.0 Quarts
Gasoline
2.5L (151) eng. ...........................................................................................................................................................                  2.8  Liters         3.0 Quarts
Others ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3.8 Liters          4.0 Quarts
Gasoline capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
Diesel Engine:
4-cyl.
Above 78°F (25°C) ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................40
32° to 90°F (0° to 30° C) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Below 85°F (28°C) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30
6-, 8-cyl.
Above 32°F (0°C) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................30**
0° to 60°F (-18° to 16°C) ............................................................................................................................................................................................15W-40
Below 60°F (16°C) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30
Gasoline Engine:
Above 40°F (4°C) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Above 20°F (-7°C) .......................................................................................................................................................................20W-30, 10W-30, 20W-40,
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20W-50
Above 10°F (-12°C) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................15W-40
0° to 60°F (-18° to 16°C) ..................................................................................................................................................................................10W, 5W-30*
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30W***
Below 20°F (-7°C) .....................................................................................................................................................................................5W-20W‡, 5W-30
*5W-30 may be used up to 100°F (38°C) in 4-cyl. & 2.8L V-6 engines
**30 is preferred above 32°F (0°C), especially for continuous duty driving
‡Not recommended for sustained high speeds
***10W-30 preferred above 0°F (-18°C)