2007 GMC Canyon Oil Type & Capacity
The 2007 GMC Canyon oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 2.9 9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 2.9 9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD: 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, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic — 2.9L 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, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard — 2.9L 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, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic — 2.9L 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, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard — 2.9L 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, 3.7 E, 4WD — 3.7L 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, 3.7 E, RWD — 3.7L 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, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic — 2.9L 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, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard — 2.9L 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, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic — 2.9L 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, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard — 2.9L 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, 3.7 E, 4WD — 3.7L 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, 3.7 E, RWD — 3.7L 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, 2.9 9 — 2.9L 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, 3.7 E, 4WD — 3.7L 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, 3.7 E, RWD — 3.7L 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 Canyon
2007 GMC Canyon 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. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2007 GMC Canyon take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, 4WD uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 2.9 9 uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2007 GMC Canyon take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 2.9 9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2007 GMC Canyon?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2007 GMC Canyon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.