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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 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 Sierra 1500 PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.8L 8-cylinder [V] V6 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T6 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
4.3L 6-cylinder [W] L35 W4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
N/A

Select Your 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP Engine Option

4.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [V] V

Engine:

4.8L 8-cylinder [V] V [aka 4.8L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

SL, SLE, SLT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 4.8L 8-cylinder [V] V oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51522-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EAAmazon Icon

Coolant Capacity:

13.7 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [T] LM7 T

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T [aka 5.3L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

SL, SLE, SLT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51522-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EAAmazon Icon

Coolant Capacity:

13.7 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
14.8 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [W] L35 W

Engine:

4.3L 6-cylinder [W] L35 W [aka 4.3L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 4.3L 6-cylinder [W] L35 W 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-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EAAmazon Icon

Coolant Capacity:

13.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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