Oil advise for 3500 Chevy Express Van. Thread starter wittycow; Start date Jul 18, 2010; Status Not open for further replies.
wittycow. Joined Jul 17, 2010 Messages 2 Location Bluffton, SC. Jul 18, 2010 #1 I have 2007 3500 Express Van with a 6.0L gas engine. My wife and I recently purchased it with 39,000 miles on it. I have no idea what the previous owner …
Chevrolet Express, GMT600 (1997 – 2002) (USA)
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1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express 4.3 V6 (1997 – 2002) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles |
| Express 5.0 V8 (1997 – 2002) | Vortec | 4.8 l 5.07 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles |
| Express 5.7 V8 (1997 – 2002) | Vortec | 4.8 l 5.07 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles |
| Express 7.4 V8 (1997 – 2000) | Vortec | 5.6 l 5.92 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles |
| Express 8.1 V8 (2001 – 2002) | Vortec | 6.15 l 6.5 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles |
| Express 6.5 V8 Diesel (1997 – 2002) | OHV | 6.6 l 6.97 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 8 000 km |
Chevrolet Express, GMT601 (2003 – )
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1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express 4.3 V6 (2003 – 2004) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.3 V6 (2005 – 2005) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.3 V6 (2006 – 2006) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.3 V6 (2007 – 2008) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.3 V6 (2009 – 2010) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.3 V6 (2011 – ) | Vortec | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2003 – 2004) | LR4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2005 – 2005) | LR4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2006 – 2006) | LR4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2007 – 2007) | LY2 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2008 – 2010) | LY2 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2011 – ) | L20 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 5.3 V8 (2003 – 2004) | LM7 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 5.3 V8 (2005 – 2005) | LM7 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 5.3 V8 (2006 – 2006) | LM7 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 5.3 V8 (2007 – 2007) | LM7 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 5.3 V8 (2008 – 2010) | LMF | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 5.3 V8 (2011 – ) | LMF | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2003 – 2004) | LQ4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2005 – 2005) | LQ4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2006 – 2006) | LQ4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2007 – 2007) | LQ4 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2008 – 2008) | Vortec | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2009 – 2010) | Vortec | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2011 – ) | Vortec | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 LPG/CNG (2011 – ) | LC8 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 6.6 V8 DPF (2011 – ) | LGH (Duramax) | 9.5 l 10.04 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 12 months |
| Express 4.8 V8 (2015 – ) | L20 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | Change 7500 miles/ 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 (2015 – ) | L96 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | Change 7500 miles/ 12 months |
| Express 6.0 V8 LPG/CNG (2015 – ) | LC8 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | Change 7500 miles/ 12 months |
FAQ chevy express 3500 oil type
How many quarts of oil does a Chevy Express take?
Asides from the 2004 Chevy Express 1500, the rest models with 5.3L engines have an oil capacity rated 6 quarts. The 2004 Chevy Express consumes up to 8 quarts of oil, which is more than what 2003, 2005 – 2013 models can take. More so, the 2003 – 2005 Chevy Express models have an oil capacity of 6 quarts.
What kind of oil do you put in a Chevy 53?
There are just two types of engine oils recommended for vehicles with Chevy 5.3 engines. The oils are 5w30 and 0w20. GM Dexos-approved 5w30 oils are the best for your 1999 – 2013 Chevy 5.3 vehicles. However, the 2014 Chevy Suburban 5.3 and Tahoe 5.3 can use 5w30 oils, too.
How many quarts of oil does a 2004 Chevy take?
The 2004 Chevy Express consumes up to 8 quarts of oil, which is more than what 2003, 2005 – 2013 models can take. More so, the 2003 – 2005 Chevy Express models have an oil capacity of 6 quarts. 5. Chevy Avalanche This Chevrolet pickup truck doesn’t consume excess oil. Both the older and newer models have a low oil consumption rate.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevy SSR take?
As rugged as the Chevy SSR appears, the 2003 – 2004 models with 5.3 engines take just 6 quarts of oil. There are just two types of engine oils recommended for vehicles with Chevy 5.3 engines. The oils are 5w30 and 0w20. GM Dexos-approved 5w30 oils are the best for your 1999 – 2013 Chevy 5.3 vehicles.
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