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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 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 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.3L 6-cylinder [V] V4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12737094
4.8L 8-cylinder [B] L33 B6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 D6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30 (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [Z] L59 Z Flex6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30 (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [N] LQ9 N6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12737094
6.0L 8-cylinder [X] LU3 X6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30 (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 25322835

Select Your 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [V] V

Engine:

4.3L 6-cylinder [V] V [aka 4.3L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Denali, Hybrid, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 4.3L 6-cylinder [V] V oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO23

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42487-EA

Coolant Capacity:

16.6 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an electric cooling fan system.
15.1 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Engine Driven cooling system.
14.8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - This capacity is for the Engine. - Driven - cooling - system.
16.5 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - Electric - cooling - fan - system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

4.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [B] L33 B

Engine:

4.8L 8-cylinder [B] L33 B [aka 4.8L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Denali, Hybrid, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 4.8L 8-cylinder [B] L33 B 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 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:

15.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - This capacity is for the Engine. - Driven - cooling - system.
16.8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - Electric - cooling - fan - system.
17 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an electric cooling fan system.
15.5 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Engine Driven cooling system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 D [aka 5.3L V8 (Electric/Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Denali, Hybrid, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 D 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 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:

16.8 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an electric fan cooling system.
15.2 quarts - For models equipped with Air Conditioning (AC) and an engine fan driven cooling system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T [aka 5.3L V8 (Electric/Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Denali, Hybrid, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30 (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 T 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 0W-30 (Below -29°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:

16.8 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an electric fan cooling system.
15.2 quarts - For models equipped with Air Conditioning (AC) and an engine fan driven cooling system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [Z] L59 Z Flex

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [Z] L59 Z Flex [aka 5.3L V8 (Electric/Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Denali, Hybrid, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30 (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 5.3L 8-cylinder [Z] L59 Z Flex 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 0W-30 (Below -29°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:

16.8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - Electric - cooling - fan - system.
15.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - This capacity is for the Engine. - Driven - cooling - system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] LQ9 N

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [N] LQ9 N [aka 5.3L V8 (Electric/Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Denali, Hybrid, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 5.3L 8-cylinder [N] LQ9 N 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 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:

15.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - This capacity is for the Engine. - Driven - cooling - system.
16.8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - Electric - cooling - fan - system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

If you are using E85 or M85 fuels, use AMSOIL of the appropriate viscosity and follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended drain interval. Extended oil drain intervals are only possible if you perform an oil analysis when using these types of fuels.

6.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [X] LU3 X

Engine:

6.0L 8-cylinder [X] LU3 X [aka 6.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30 (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 25322835

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 PICKUP 6.0L 8-cylinder [X] LU3 X 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 0W-30 (Below -29°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:

16.7 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - For models with an electric fan. - cooling - system
16.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC). - & - For models with an Engine Fan. - driven - cooling - system
16.7 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models equipped with Air Conditioning (AC) and an engine fan driven cooling system.
16.7 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an electric fan cooling system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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