1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van oil type depends on the engine: the G10, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the G10, 5.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G20, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the G20, 5.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G20, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G20, 6.2 C takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Cargo, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- G10, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- G10, 5.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G20, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- G20, 5.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G20, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G20, 6.2 C: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- G30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G10, 4.3 Z — G10,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G10, 4.3 Z — G10 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G10, 5.0 H — G10,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G10, 5.0 H — G10 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G20, 4.3 Z — G20,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G20, 4.3 Z — G20 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G20, 5.0 H — G20,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G20, 5.0 H — G20 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G20, 5.7 K — G20,5.7L 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. | — |
| G20, 5.7 K — G20 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G20, 6.2 C — G20,6.2L 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. | — | — |
| G20, 6.2 C — G20 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 Z — G30,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 Z — G30 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K — G30,5.7L 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. | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K — G30 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J — G30,6.2L 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. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J — G30 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N — G30,7.4L 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. | — |
| G30, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N — G30 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z — G30,4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| G30, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z — G30 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo, 6.2 J — G30,6.2L 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. | — | — |
| G30, Van Cargo, 6.2 J — G30 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Light Duty Emissions), 5W-30 (Below -60Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F, Heavy Duty Emissions) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
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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 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van take?
It depends on the engine: G10, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G10, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; G20, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G20, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; G20, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G20, 6.2 C uses 5W-30; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J uses 5W-30; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N uses 5W-30; G30, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G30, Van Cargo, 6.2 J uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: G10, 4.3 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; G10, 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G20, 4.3 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; G20, 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G20, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G20, 6.2 C holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Cargo, 4.3 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; G30, Van Cargo, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van?
Most 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van 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 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.