2021 Chevrolet Suburban Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 2021 Chevrolet Suburban oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, 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 2021 Chevrolet Suburban oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cylinder [T] LM2 T Diesel Turbo | 7 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | GM 12735608 |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder [D] L84 D | 8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | GM 12735811 |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder [L] L87 Z | 8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS) | GM 12735811 |
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Select Your 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Option
3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [T] LM2 T Diesel Turbo
Engine:
3.0L 6-cylinder [T] LM2 T Diesel Turbo [aka 3.0L L6 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
12727115, 19458922, 55495105
2021 Chevrolet Suburban 3.0L 6-cylinder [T] LM2 T Diesel Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEOA5
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
For vehicles equipped with diesel engines that originally required General Motors (GM) Dexos2, you may now use a GM Dexos D licensed engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade.
5.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [D] L84 D
Engine:
5.3L 8-cylinder [D] L84 D [aka 5.3L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Commercial, High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
12684038, 12690385, 12707246, 12731742, 12732501, 19330000, 89017525, 89017527
2021 Chevrolet Suburban 5.3L 8-cylinder [D] L84 D oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEOC3
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
This specification has been updated from the Dexos 1 Gen 2 standard to the newer General Motors (GM) Dexos 1 Gen 3 standard.
6.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [L] L87 Z
Engine:
6.2L 8-cylinder [L] L87 Z [aka 6.2L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Commercial, High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts (with filter)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
12684038, 12690385, 12707246, 12731742, 12732501, 19330000, 89017525, 89017527
2021 Chevrolet Suburban 6.2L 8-cylinder [L] L87 Z oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEOE2
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS) - Please refer to the oil cap for the correct oil viscosity. SAE 0W-20 Dexos 1 Gen 3 is recommended for engines that were replaced, while SAE 0W-40 Dexos R is recommended for engines that passed testing during the L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion recall.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A