2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 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 2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
4.8L 8-cylinder [V] V	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 12737094
6.0L 8-cylinder [U] LQ4 9	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 12737094
6.0L 8-cylinder [U] U	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 12737094

Select Your 2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 Engine Option

4.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [V] V

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Base, LS

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 4.8L 8-cylinder [V] V oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO23

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:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

13.4 quarts - For models WithOut a rear (RR) heater.
16.4 quarts - For models with a rear heater.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [U] LQ4 9

Engine:

6.0L 8-cylinder [U] LQ4 9 [aka 6.0L V8 (Gas/CNG)]

Body & Trims:

Base, LS

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 6.0L 8-cylinder [U] LQ4 9 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:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

21.1 quarts - For models with a rear heater.
18 quarts - For models WithOut a rear heater.

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 V8 (Gas/CNG)]

Body & Trims:

Base, LS

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 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:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

18 quarts - For models with a rear heater.
15.6 quarts - For models WithOut a rear (RR) heater.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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