2002 Chevrolet C3500HD Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD, 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 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
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
8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G	6.7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	N/A

Select Your 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD Engine Option

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

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

Oil Filter Replaces:

25014831, 25160561, 6438384, 89060468

2002 Chevrolet C3500HD 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:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

23.5 quarts - For models WithOut a rear heater.
27.5 quarts - For models with a rear heater.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

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:

6.7 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

2002 Chevrolet C3500HD 8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6.7 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:

28.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

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