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2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 2500 HD PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
6.0L 8-cylinder [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12691158
6.0L 8-cylinder [U] 96 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12737094
6.6L 8-cylinder [U] U10 quarts (with filter)SAE 15W-40, SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-40 (Below -18°C)
GM 12737094
8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G6.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A

Select Your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD PICKUP Engine Option

6.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo

Engine:

6.0L 8-cylinder [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo [aka 6.0L V8 (Gas/CNG)]

Body & Trims:

Base, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12691158

Oil Filter Replaces:

12677108, 88917036, 97214983

2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD PICKUP 6.0L 8-cylinder [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo 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:

16.9 quarts - For models WithOut an oil cooler (OCOOL).
16.4 quarts - For models With an oil cooler (OCOOL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [U] 9

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Base, 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 2500 HD PICKUP 6.0L 8-cylinder [U] 9 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:

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

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.6L 8-cylinder Engine Code [U] U

Engine:

6.6L 8-cylinder [U] U [aka 6.6L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

10 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-40 (Below -18°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD PICKUP 6.6L 8-cylinder [U] U oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

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

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 15W-40 is the preferred oil.
SAE 5W-40 (Below -18°C) - This oil improves the engine's ability to start in cold weather.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57202-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46678-EA

Coolant Capacity:

24.3 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).
24.3 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

13 mm Hex - 18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
16 mm Hex - 62 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 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD PICKUP 8.1L 8-cylinder [G] G oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO23

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 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:

25 quarts - For Heavy-Duty (HD) models with an Automatic Transmission (AT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Engine Driven cooling system.
26.9 quarts - For Light-Duty (LD) models with an Automatic Transmission (AT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Engine Driven cooling system.
27.1 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT). - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Engine Driven cooling system.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

21 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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