1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.8 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.8 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 R — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.8 R — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 R uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.8 R uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 A, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 E, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.5 E, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.8 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, 4WD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
Most 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.