2002 GMC Yukon XL Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 GMC Yukon XL oil type depends on the engine: the C1500, 5.3 T takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the C1500, 5.3 Z takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the C2500, 6.0 U takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the C2500, 8.1 G takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the K1500, 5.3 T takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the K1500, 5.3 Z takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the K1500, 6.0 U takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the K2500, 6.0 U takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the K2500, 8.1 G takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- C1500, 5.3 T: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- C1500, 5.3 Z: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- C2500, 6.0 U: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- C2500, 8.1 G: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- K1500, 5.3 T: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- K1500, 5.3 Z: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- K1500, 6.0 U: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- K2500, 6.0 U: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- K2500, 8.1 G: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1500, 5.3 T — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| C1500, 5.3 Z — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| C2500, 6.0 U — 6.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | When the temperature is consistently above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 10W-30 can be used. SAE 20W-50 or oils of other viscosity rating or quality designations are NOT recommended for use in any truck at any time. |
| C2500, 8.1 G — 8.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | — | When the temperature is consistently above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 10W-30 can be used. SAE 20W-50 or oils of other viscosity rating or quality designations are NOT recommended for use in any truck at any time. |
| K1500, 5.3 T — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| K1500, 5.3 Z — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| K1500, 6.0 U — 6.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | When the temperature is consistently above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 10W-30 can be used. SAE 20W-50 or oils of other viscosity rating or quality designations are NOT recommended for use in any truck at any time. |
| K2500, 6.0 U — 6.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | When the temperature is consistently above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 10W-30 can be used. SAE 20W-50 or oils of other viscosity rating or quality designations are NOT recommended for use in any truck at any time. |
| K2500, 8.1 G — 8.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | — | When the temperature is consistently above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 10W-30 can be used. SAE 20W-50 or oils of other viscosity rating or quality designations are NOT recommended for use in any truck at any time. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Yukon XL
2002 GMC Yukon XL factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.4 quarts (13.62 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 GMC Yukon XL take?
It depends on the engine: C1500, 5.3 T uses 5W-30; C1500, 5.3 Z uses 5W-30; C2500, 6.0 U uses 5W-30; C2500, 8.1 G uses 5W-30; K1500, 5.3 T uses 5W-30; K1500, 5.3 Z uses 5W-30; K1500, 6.0 U uses 5W-30; K2500, 6.0 U uses 5W-30; K2500, 8.1 G uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2002 GMC Yukon XL take?
Capacity depends on the engine: C1500, 5.3 T holds 6.0 quarts with filter; C1500, 5.3 Z holds 6.0 quarts with filter; C2500, 6.0 U holds 6.0 quarts with filter; C2500, 8.1 G holds 6.5 quarts with filter; K1500, 5.3 T holds 6.0 quarts with filter; K1500, 5.3 Z holds 6.0 quarts with filter; K1500, 6.0 U holds 6.0 quarts with filter; K2500, 6.0 U holds 6.0 quarts with filter; K2500, 8.1 G holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 GMC Yukon XL?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.