1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD 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 1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
4.3L 6-cylinder [H] H	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 12737090 GM 19431429
5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K	N/A	N/A	GM 12737090 GM 19431429
5.7L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo	5.1 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429 GM 25013454
6.5L 8-cylinder [P] L49 P Diesel	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 19431429 GM 25013454
6.5L 8-cylinder [S] L56 S Diesel Turbo	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 19431429 GM 25013454
6.5L 8-cylinder [Z] Z	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 12737090
7.4L 8-cylinder [N] N	8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	GM 19431429

Select Your 1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [H] H

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090 and GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377 and 25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 4.3L 6-cylinder [H] H 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.
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

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:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

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:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090 and GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377 and 25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K 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:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

5.1 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429 and GM 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo 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 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

17.4 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
18 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [P] L49 P Diesel

Engine:

6.5L 8-cylinder [P] L49 P Diesel [aka 6.5L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429 and GM 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [P] L49 P 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 (Below 0°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) - SAE 15W-40 is the preferred oil.
30 (Above 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

26.4 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [S] L56 S Diesel Turbo

Engine:

6.5L 8-cylinder [S] L56 S Diesel Turbo [aka 6.5L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429 and GM 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [S] L56 S Diesel Turbo 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 (Below 0°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) - SAE 15W-40 is the preferred oil.
30 (Above 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

27.1 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

An American Petroleum Institute (API) CF-4 rated oil is the preferred choice.

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [Z] Z

Engine:

6.5L 8-cylinder [Z] Z [aka 6.5L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [Z] Z 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 (Below 0°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) - SAE 15W-40 is the preferred oil.
30 (Above 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

26.4 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

An American Petroleum Institute (API) CF-4 rated oil is the preferred choice.

7.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] N

Engine:

7.4L 8-cylinder [N] N [aka 7.4L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, WT

Oil Capacity:

8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1994 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 7.4L 8-cylinder [N] N oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

8 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) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)