2008 GMC Sierra Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 GMC Sierra oil type depends on the engine: the 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 0 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 J takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 0: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 J: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic — 4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time — 4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD — 4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, RWD — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, RWD — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic — 4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time — 4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD — 4.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, RWD — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, RWD — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, RWD — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, 4WD — 6.0L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD — 4.8L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 0 — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Automatic — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Part Time — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 J — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Automatic — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Part Time — 5.3L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Part Time — 6.0L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, AWD — 6.2L 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. |
| 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, RWD — 6.2L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD — 6.0L 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. |
| 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD — 6.0L 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. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD — 6.0L 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. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD — 6.0L 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. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
| 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD — 6.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.20 QTS. | Use ONLY engine oils that have one of these designations: CI-4 or CH-4 for DURAMAX diesel engines. When it is very cold, below 0Deg. F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. Do not use other viscosity such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 20W-50. |
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2008 GMC Sierra factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
16.5 quarts (15.61 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 2008 GMC Sierra take?
It depends on the engine: 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, 4WD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 0 uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 J uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, RWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, AWD uses 5W-30; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, RWD uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD uses 15W-40; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD uses 15W-40; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD uses 15W-40; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD uses 15W-40; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD uses 5W-30; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD uses 15W-40; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD uses 15W-40; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD uses 5W-30; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD uses 5W-30; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD uses 15W-40; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD uses 15W-40; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD uses 5W-30; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD uses 5W-30; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD uses 15W-40; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD uses 15W-40; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD uses 5W-30; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD uses 5W-30; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD uses 15W-40; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD uses 15W-40.
How much oil does a 2008 GMC Sierra take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 0, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.3 J, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Part Time holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.8 C, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 0, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 J, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 Y, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.8 C, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 0 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 3, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 J holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.3 M, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.0 Y, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 1500, 4D Pickup, 6.2 8, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD, Part Time holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 2500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.0 K, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.6 6, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.0 K, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; 3500 HD, 4D Pickup, 6.6 6, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 GMC Sierra?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 GMC Sierra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.