2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2000 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 2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
5.7L 8-cylinder [J] L29 J	5.1 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429 GM 25013454 GM 25325409
6.5L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo	8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 0°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 19431429 GM 25013454
7.4L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R	6.7 quarts (with filter) SHT Filter. 7 quarts (with filter) LNG Filter.	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 19431429

Select Your 2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP Engine Option

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [J] L29 J

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [J] L29 J [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, LS

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, GM 25013454 and GM 25325409

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [J] L29 J 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:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46441-EA

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 V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, LS

Oil Capacity:

8 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

2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 6.5L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

CG-4

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 (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:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

7.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [R] L31 R

Engine:

7.4L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R [aka 7.4L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, LS

Oil Capacity:

6.7 quarts (with filter) SHT Filter.
7 quarts (with filter) LNG 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

2000 Chevrolet K2500 4WD HD PICKUP 7.4L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6.7 quarts. (with filter). For models using a Short (SHT) Filter, this is the capacity. Always check the oil level after refilling.
7 quarts. (with filter). For models using a Long (LNG) Filter, this is the capacity. Always check the oil level after refilling.