1997 GMC Suburban Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1997 GMC Suburban oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1997 GMC Suburban, 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 1997 GMC Suburban oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
5.7L 8-cylinder [R] R	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	N/A
6.5L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	N/A
7.4L 8-cylinder [J] J	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	N/A

Select Your 1997 GMC Suburban Engine Option

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [R] R

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [R] R [aka 5.7L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1997 GMC Suburban 5.7L 8-cylinder [R] R 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 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

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

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo

Engine:

6.5L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo [aka 6.5L 8-cylinder (Diesel Turbo)]

Body & Trims:

All

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:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1997 GMC Suburban 6.5L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo 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:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

27.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

17 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

7.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [J] J

Engine:

7.4L 8-cylinder [J] J [aka 7.4L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1997 GMC Suburban 7.4L 8-cylinder [J] J oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

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 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

24.8 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
27.5 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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