1992 GMC Rally Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 GMC Rally oil type depends on the engine: the G1500, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 4.3 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, 6.2 C takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger, 6.2 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger, 7.4 N 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: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 4.3 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, 6.2 C: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger, 6.2 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1500, 4.3 Z — 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 — G1500 | 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. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 H — 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 — G1500 | 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. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.7 K — G1500,5.7L 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. | — |
| G1500, 5.7 K — G1500 | 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. | — | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z — G2500,4.3L 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. | — |
| G2500, 4.3 Z — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 Passenger Extended, 5.7 K — G3500,5.7L 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. | — |
| G3500, Van Passenger 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 Passenger 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 Passenger 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 Passenger 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 Passenger 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 Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 — G3500,5.7L 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. | — |
| G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 — 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 Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 — G3500,5.7L 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. | — |
| G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 — 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 Passenger, 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 Passenger, 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 Passenger, 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 Passenger, 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. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Rally
1992 GMC Rally 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 1992 GMC Rally take?
It depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G2500, 4.3 Z uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; G2500, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G2500, 6.2 C uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger, 6.2 J uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger, 7.4 N uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1992 GMC Rally take?
Capacity depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 4.3 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, 6.2 C holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger, 5.7 K, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger, 6.2 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1992 GMC Rally?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 GMC Rally. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.