1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van oil type depends on the engine: the G1500, 4.3 W takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.0 M takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G1500, 5.7 R takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.0 M takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 J takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 7.4 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 W: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.0 M: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, 5.7 R: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.0 M: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 J: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 7.4 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 W — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 M — G1500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.0 M — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.7 R — G1500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G1500, 5.7 R — G1500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.0 M — G2500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.0 M — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 — G2500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 — G2500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F — G2500,6.5L 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. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M — G2500,5.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 — G2500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 — G2500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F — G2500,6.5L 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. | — | — |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F — G2500 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R — 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F — G3500,6.5L 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. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F — 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 J — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R — G3500,5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R — 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F — G3500,6.5L 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. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F — 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 7.4 J — G3500,7.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 7.4 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van 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) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van take?
It depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 W uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.0 M uses 5W-30; G1500, 5.7 R uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.0 M uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F uses 10W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F uses 10W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F uses 10W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 J uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F uses 10W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 7.4 J uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van take?
Capacity depends on the engine: G1500, 4.3 W holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.0 M holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G1500, 5.7 R holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.0 M holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L60E/M30 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L60E/M30 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R, 4L80E/MT1 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 7.4 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 5.7 R holds 5.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F holds 7.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 7.4 J holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.