1990 GMC Vandura Special Oil Type & Capacity
The 1990 GMC Vandura Special oil type depends on the engine: the 5.7 K, 3L80-HD/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7 K, 3L80/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7 K, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7 K, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2 J, 3L80-HD/M40 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2 J, 3L80/M40 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2 J, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2 J, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 7.4 N, 3L80-HD/M40 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 7.4 N, 3L80/M40 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 7.4 N, 400/M40 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 7.4 N, 475/M40 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 5.7 K, 3L80-HD/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7 K, 3L80/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7 K, 400/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7 K, 475/M40: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2 J, 3L80-HD/M40: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2 J, 3L80/M40: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2 J, 400/M40: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2 J, 475/M40: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 7.4 N, 3L80-HD/M40: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 7.4 N, 3L80/M40: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 7.4 N, 400/M40: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 7.4 N, 475/M40: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 K, 3L80-HD/M40 — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.7 K, 3L80-HD/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7 K, 3L80/M40 — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.7 K, 3L80/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7 K, 400/M40 — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.7 K, 400/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7 K, 475/M40 — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.7 K, 475/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 3L80-HD/M40 — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 3L80-HD/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 3L80/M40 — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 3L80/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 400/M40 — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 400/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 475/M40 — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.2 J, 475/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 7.4 N, 3L80-HD/M40 — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 7.4 N, 3L80-HD/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 7.4 N, 3L80/M40 — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 7.4 N, 3L80/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 7.4 N, 400/M40 — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 7.4 N, 400/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 7.4 N, 475/M40 — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 7.4 N, 475/M40 — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1990 GMC Vandura Special factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
17.0 quarts (16.08 L) — 56/44 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1990 GMC Vandura Special take?
It depends on the engine: 5.7 K, 3L80-HD/M40 uses 5W-30; 5.7 K, 3L80/M40 uses 5W-30; 5.7 K, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; 5.7 K, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; 6.2 J, 3L80-HD/M40 uses 5W-30; 6.2 J, 3L80/M40 uses 5W-30; 6.2 J, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; 6.2 J, 475/M40 uses 5W-30; 7.4 N, 3L80-HD/M40 uses 5W-30; 7.4 N, 3L80/M40 uses 5W-30; 7.4 N, 400/M40 uses 5W-30; 7.4 N, 475/M40 uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1990 GMC Vandura Special take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 5.7 K, 3L80-HD/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 5.7 K, 3L80/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 5.7 K, 400/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 5.7 K, 475/M40 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 6.2 J, 3L80-HD/M40 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2 J, 3L80/M40 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2 J, 400/M40 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2 J, 475/M40 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 7.4 N, 3L80-HD/M40 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 7.4 N, 3L80/M40 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 7.4 N, 400/M40 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 7.4 N, 475/M40 holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1990 GMC Vandura Special?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1990 GMC Vandura Special. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.