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2006 GMC Canyon Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2006 GMC Canyon oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2006 GMC Canyon, 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 GMC Canyon oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.8L 4-cylinder [6] 65 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12731179
3.5L 5-cylinder [8] 86 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12737094

Select Your 2006 GMC Canyon Engine Option

2.8L 4-cylinder Engine Code [6] 6

Engine:

2.8L 4-cylinder [6] 6 [aka 2.8L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

SLE, SLT, WT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

2006 GMC Canyon 2.8L 4-cylinder [6] 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO23

Oil Capacity:

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:

51042-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42013-EA

Coolant Capacity:

10.4 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.5L 5-cylinder Engine Code [8] 8

Engine:

3.5L 5-cylinder [8] 8 [aka 3.5L L5 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

SL, SLE, 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

2006 GMC Canyon 3.5L 5-cylinder [8] 8 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:

51522-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42013-EA

Coolant Capacity:

10.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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