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2001 GMC YUKON XL Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2001 GMC YUKON XL oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2001 GMC YUKON XL, 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 2001 GMC YUKON XL oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T6 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
N/A
6.0L 8-cylinder [U] U6 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
N/A
8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G6.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
N/A

Select Your 2001 GMC YUKON XL Engine Option

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

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T [aka 5.3L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 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

2001 GMC YUKON XL 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-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:

51042-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EA

Coolant Capacity:

14.3 quarts - For models with front Air Conditioning (AC).
15.9 quarts - For models with front and rear Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [U] U

Engine:

6.0L 8-cylinder [U] U [aka 6.0L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 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

2001 GMC YUKON XL 6.0L 8-cylinder [U] U 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-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:

51522-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EA

Coolant Capacity:

15.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

8.1L 8-cylinder Engine Code [G] G

Engine:

8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G [aka 8.1L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6.4 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

2001 GMC YUKON XL 8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6.4 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:

57099-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EA

Coolant Capacity:

20.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

21 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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