2001 Chevrolet Tracker Oil Type & Capacity
The 2001 Chevrolet Tracker oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2D Utility, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2D Utility, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2D Utility, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Utility, 2.5 4, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the 4D Utility, 2.5 4, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Utility, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Utility, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Utility, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Utility, 2.5 4, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 4D Utility, 2.5 4, RWD: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Utility, 4WD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Utility, RWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Utility, RWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Utility, 2.5 4, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Utility, 2.5 4, RWD — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tracker
2001 Chevrolet Tracker factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.9 quarts (6.52 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Utility, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Utility, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Utility, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Utility, 2.5 4, 4WD uses 5W-30; 4D Utility, 2.5 4, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2D Utility, 4WD, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2D Utility, RWD, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2D Utility, RWD, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, 4WD, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4D Utility, 2.0 C, RWD, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4D Utility, 2.5 4, 4WD holds 5.8 quarts with filter; 4D Utility, 2.5 4, RWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.