1987 Chevrolet R10 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1987 Chevrolet R10 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1987 Chevrolet R10, 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 1987 Chevrolet R10 oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 12737090 GM 19431429
5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429 GM 25010908 GM 12731179
5.7L 8-cylinder [H] H	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429 GM 25010908
6.2L 8-cylinder [C] C Diesel	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429

Select Your 1987 Chevrolet R10 Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [Z] Z

Engine:

4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z [aka 4.3L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090 and GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377 and 25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1987 Chevrolet R10 4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.5 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.
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

11.1 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [K] K

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K [aka 5.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429, GM 25010908 and GM 12731179

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1987 Chevrolet R10 5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K 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)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51061-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

17.4 quarts

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:

Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1987 Chevrolet R10 5.7L 8-cylinder [H] H 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)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51061-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

17.4 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

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:

Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1987 Chevrolet R10 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)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51061-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

24.8 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

Chevrolet R10 – Engine Oil details by Year

1987