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2006 GMC YUKON Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2006 GMC YUKON oil change is here! No more searching โ€“ find all the critical oil specs for your 2006 GMC YUKON, 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 YUKON oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.8L 8-cylinder [V] V6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30 (Below -29ยฐC)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 06 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30 (Below -29ยฐC)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
5.3L 8-cylinder [Z] L59 Z Flex6 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30 (Below -20ยฐC)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 12737094
6.0L V8 (Gas)N/AN/AGM 12737094
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Select Your 2006 GMC YUKON Engine Option

4.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [V] V

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Denali, SL, SLE, SLT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2006 GMC YUKON 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 0W-30 (Below -29ยฐC)
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

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [T] LM7 0

Engine:

5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 0 [aka 5.3L V8 (Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

Denali, SL, SLE, SLT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2006 GMC YUKON 5.3L 8-cylinder [T] LM7 0 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 -29ยฐC)
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

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 (Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

Denali, SL, SLE, SLT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30 (Below -20ยฐC)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2006 GMC YUKON 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 -20ยฐC)
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

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 V8 (Gas) Engine Code

Engine:

6.0L V8 (Gas) [aka 6.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Denali, SL, SLE, SLT

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737094

Oil Filter Replaces:

12731172, 19210283, 25010633, 25014748, 88984215

2006 GMC YUKON 6.0L V8 (Gas) oil change details

Oil Grade:

N/A

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

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