1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Chevrolet Sportvan oil type depends on the engine: the Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, L05 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L60E/M30 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Van Passenger, 6.5 Y takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 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:
- Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, L05: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L60E/M30: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 6.5 Y: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, L05 — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, L05 — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y — G30,6.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N — G30,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L60E/M30 — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L60E/M30 — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L80E/MT1 — 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L80E/MT1 — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 6.5 Y — G30,6.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 6.5 Y — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 7.4 N — G30,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Van Passenger, 7.4 N — G30 | 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Chevrolet Sportvan take?
It depends on the engine: Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, L05 uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y uses 10W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L60E/M30 uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 6.5 Y uses 10W-30; Van Passenger, 7.4 N uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1996 Chevrolet Sportvan?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 5.7 K, L05 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, CNG holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/CNG holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Gas/Propane holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, _NA_, Propane holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L60E/M30 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 5.7 K, L05, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 6.5 Y holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 7.4 N holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1996 Chevrolet Sportvan?
Most 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Sportvan?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Chevrolet Sportvan. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.