1992 Chevrolet Sportvan Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 Chevrolet Sportvan 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 G10, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G20, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 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 Passenger Extended, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Passenger, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N 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
- G10, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G20, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 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 Passenger Extended, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Passenger, 6.2 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N: 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 | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G10, 4.3 Z — G10 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G10, 5.0 H — G10,5.0L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G10, 5.0 H — G10 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G10, 5.7 K — G10,5.7L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G10, 5.7 K — G10 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 4.3 Z — G20,4.3L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 4.3 Z — G20 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 5.0 H — G20,5.0L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 5.0 H — G20 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 5.7 K — G20,5.7L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 5.7 K — G20 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 6.2 C — G20,6.2L Eng | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G20, 6.2 C — G20 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K — G30,5.7L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J — G30,6.2L Eng | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N — G30,7.4L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 — G30,5.7L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 — G30,5.7L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 6.2 J — G30,6.2L Eng | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 6.2 J — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N — G30,7.4L Eng | 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. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N — G30 | 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. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
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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 Sportvan take?
It depends on the engine: G10, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G10, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; G10, 5.7 K 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 Passenger Extended, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G30, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J uses 5W-30; G30, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N uses 5W-30; G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; G30, Van Passenger, 6.2 J uses 5W-30; G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1992 Chevrolet Sportvan?
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; G10, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G20, 4.3 Z holds 5.0 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 Passenger Extended, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Passenger, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1992 Chevrolet Sportvan?
Most 1992 Chevrolet Sportvan 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 Sportvan?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 Chevrolet Sportvan. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.