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2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.8L 8-cylinder [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30Amazon Icon (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
GM 12691158
6.0L 8-cylinder [V] V6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30Amazon Icon (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
6.6L 8-cylinder [U] U10 quarts (with filter)SAE 15W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon (Below -18°C)
GM 12737094

Select Your 2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 Engine Option

4.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo

Engine:

4.8L 8-cylinder [2] LLY 2 Diesel Turbo [aka 4.8L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12691158

Oil Filter Replaces:

12677108, 88917036, 97214983

2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 4.8L 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 0W-30Amazon Icon (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51042-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

46573-EAAmazon Icon

Coolant Capacity:

13.4 quarts - Add 3 quarts (qts) if the vehicle is equipped with a rear heater.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [V] V

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Base, LS, LT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 6.0L 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 0W-30Amazon Icon (Below -29°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51042-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

46573-EAAmazon Icon

Coolant Capacity:

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

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, LS, LT

Oil Capacity:

10 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 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-40Amazon Icon, SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C) - SAE 15W-40Amazon Icon is the preferred oil.
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon (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-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

23.8 quarts - For models with front and rear (FR&RR) heater or Air Conditioning (AC) and a Front Overhead Heater (FOH).
21.1 quarts - For models with a front (FR) heater or Air Conditioning (AC) only.
21.7 quarts - For models with a front (FR) heater or Air Conditioning (AC) and a Front Overhead Heater (FOH).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

62 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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