2000 GMC Savana 3500 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2000 GMC Savana 3500 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2000 GMC Savana 3500, 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 GMC Savana 3500 oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
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 GM 25013454
6.5L 8-cylinder [J] L29 J	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 [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo	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
4.3L 6-cylinder [W] L35 W	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	N/A

Select Your 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Engine Option

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

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [R] L31 R [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, SLE

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 and GM 25013454

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468 and 25322841

2000 GMC Savana 3500 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:

51060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46144-EA

Coolant Capacity:

16.9 quarts - For models WithOut a rear (RR) heater.
20.1 quarts - For models with a rear heater.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [J] L29 J

Engine:

6.5L 8-cylinder [J] L29 J [aka 6.5L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, SLE

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 GMC Savana 3500 6.5L 8-cylinder [J] L29 J 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:

25.9 quarts - For models with a rear heater.
23.2 quarts - For models WithOut a rear (RR) heater.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

17 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

7.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo

Engine:

7.4L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo [aka 7.4L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, SLE

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 GMC Savana 3500 7.4L 8-cylinder [F] L65 F Diesel Turbo 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.