1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1995 GMC C2500 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 1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP oil change!

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

Select Your 1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo

Engine:

4.3L 6-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo [aka 4.3L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT

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 19431429 and GM 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 4.3L 6-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo 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)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
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 [P] L49 P Diesel

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [P] L49 P Diesel [aka 5.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT

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 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 5.0L 8-cylinder [P] L49 P Diesel 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) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

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

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [S] L56 S Diesel Turbo

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [S] L56 S Diesel Turbo [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT

Oil Capacity:

5.1 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 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [S] L56 S 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.
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51060-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 [Z] Z

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE

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

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [Z] Z oil change details

Oil Grade:

CG-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:

27.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [H] H

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [H] H 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:

51060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [K] K

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT

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

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [K] K oil change details

Oil Grade:

CG-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:

27.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

7.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] N

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT

Oil Capacity:

5 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

1995 GMC C2500 PICKUP 7.4L 8-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.
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)