1999 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1999 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1999 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 1999 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
5.0L 8-cylinder [M] L30 M	5.1 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429
5.7L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R	5.1 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429

Select Your 1999 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP Engine Option

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [M] L30 M

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [M] L30 M [aka 5.0L 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)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1999 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 5.0L 8-cylinder [M] L30 M 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 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).
18 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [R] L31 R

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R [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)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19431429

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

1999 GMC K1500 4WD PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R 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 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

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