1991 GMC Vandura Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 GMC Vandura oil type depends on the engine: the G1500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.7 K, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 6.2 C, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 6.2 C, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 C takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- G1500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.7 K, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 6.2 C, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 6.2 C, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 C: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 6.2 J: 5W-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, 4L60/MD8 — G1500,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — G1500,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 — G1500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — G1500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — G2500,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — G2500,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 — G2500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — G2500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 — G2500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 5.7 K, 700R4/MD8 — G2500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G2500, 5.7 K, 700R4/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, 4L60/MD8 — G2500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, 4L60/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, 700R4/MD8 — G2500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, 6.2 C, 700R4/MD8 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 C — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 C — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z — G3500,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.2 J — G3500,6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.2 J — G3500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), (Below -60Deg.F Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Vandura
1991 GMC Vandura factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.0 quarts (10.4 L) — 56/44 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1991 GMC Vandura take?
It depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G1500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.7 K, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 6.2 C, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G2500, 6.2 C, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 C uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.2 J uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1991 GMC Vandura take?
Capacity depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.7 K, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 6.2 C, 4L60/MD8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 6.2 C, 700R4/MD8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 C holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 GMC Vandura?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 GMC Vandura. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.