1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.
We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cylinder [N] N | 5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) | GM 12737090 GM 19431429 |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder [L] L | 5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) | GM 19431429 GM 25010908 GM 12731179 |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder [M] M | 5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) | GM 19431429 GM 25010908 GM 12731179 |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder [H] H | 5.1 quarts (with filter) | SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) | GM 19431429 GM 25010908 |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder [C] C Diesel | 7 quarts (with filter) | SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) | GM 19431429 |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder [J] J Diesel | N/A | N/A | GM 19431429 |
Select Your 1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP Engine Option
4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [N] N
Engine:
4.3L 6-cylinder [N] N [aka 4.3L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
19210286, 25171377 and 25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468
1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 4.3L 6-cylinder [N] N oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
12-20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [L] L
Engine:
5.0L 8-cylinder [L] L [aka 5.0L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342
1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 5.0L 8-cylinder [L] L oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [M] M
Engine:
5.7L 8-cylinder [M] M [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342
1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [M] M oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [H] H
Engine:
5.7L 8-cylinder [H] H [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Oil Capacity:
5.1 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468
1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [H] H oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
5.1 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
6.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [C] C Diesel
Engine:
6.2L 8-cylinder [C] C Diesel [aka 6.2L V8 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468
1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 6.2L 8-cylinder [C] C Diesel oil change details
Oil Grade:
CF-4
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
6.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [J] J Diesel
Engine:
6.2L 8-cylinder [J] J Diesel [aka 6.2L V8 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468
1986 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 6.2L 8-cylinder [J] J Diesel oil change details
Oil Grade:
N/A
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A