2006 Chevrolet Colorado Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Chevrolet Colorado oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Colorado
2006 Chevrolet Colorado factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 2.8 8, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.5 6, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.