1987 GMC Vandura Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 GMC Vandura oil type depends on the engine: the G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, M62 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, MY6 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 6.2 C, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 6.2 C, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, 5.7 K, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, 5.7 K, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, 6.2 J, 400/M40 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, 6.2 J, 475/M40 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, M62: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, MY6: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 6.2 C, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 6.2 C, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, 5.7 K, 400/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, 5.7 K, 475/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, 6.2 J, 400/M40: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, 6.2 J, 475/M40: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 — G1500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 — G1500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G1500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 — G1500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 — G1500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 — G1500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 — G1500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G1500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, M62 — G1500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, M62 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, MY6 — G1500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, MY6 — G1500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 — G2500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 — G2500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G2500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 — G2500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 — G2500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 — G2500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 — G2500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G2500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Standard — G2500,5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, Standard — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.7 K — G2500,5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.7 K — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, Automatic — G2500,6.2L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, Automatic — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, Standard — G2500,6.2L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, Standard — G2500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, 4.3 Z — G3500,4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, 4.3 Z — G3500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, 5.7 K, 400/M40 — G3500,5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, 5.7 K, 400/M40 — G3500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, 5.7 K, 475/M40 — G3500,5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, 5.7 K, 475/M40 — G3500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, 6.2 J, 400/M40 — G3500,6.2L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, 6.2 J, 400/M40 — G3500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, 6.2 J, 475/M40 — G3500,6.2L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, 6.2 J, 475/M40 — G3500 | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 GMC Vandura take?
It depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 uses 5W-30; G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, M62 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, MY6 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H, Standard uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G2500, 6.2 C, Automatic uses 10W-30; G2500, 6.2 C, Standard uses 10W-30; G3500, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G3500, 5.7 K, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; G3500, 5.7 K, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; G3500, 6.2 J, 400/M40 uses 10W-30; G3500, 6.2 J, 475/M40 uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1987 GMC Vandura take?
Capacity depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, M62 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, Standard, MY6 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 400/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 475/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, M64 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, Standard, MY6 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 400/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 475/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 6.2 C, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 6.2 C, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, 4.3 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, 5.7 K, 400/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, 5.7 K, 475/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, 6.2 J, 400/M40 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, 6.2 J, 475/M40 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 GMC Vandura?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 GMC Vandura. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.