2010 GMC Savana Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 GMC Savana oil type depends on the engine: the G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 X takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the G1500, Van Cargo, 5.3 4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G1500, Van Passenger takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G2500, Van Passenger takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 L takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the G3500, Van Passenger Extended takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the H1500, Van Cargo takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the H1500, Van Passenger takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 X: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- G1500, Van Cargo, 5.3 4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G1500, Van Passenger: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G2500, Van Passenger: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 L: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- G3500, Van Passenger Extended: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- H1500, Van Cargo: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- H1500, Van Passenger: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 X — 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. |
| G1500, Van Cargo, 5.3 4 — 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. |
| G1500, Van Passenger — 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. |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A — 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. |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G — 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. |
| G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A — 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. |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G — 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. |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G2500, Van Passenger — 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. |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A — 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. |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G — 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. |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 L — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A — 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. |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G — 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. |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L — 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. Use SAE 10W-30 if temperatures stay above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) before your next oil change. When it is very cold, Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), you should use SAE 5W-30 to improve cold starting and prevent engine damage. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50. |
| G3500, Van Passenger — 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. |
| G3500, Van Passenger Extended — 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. |
| H1500, Van Cargo — 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. |
| H1500, Van Passenger — 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. |
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Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 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 2010 GMC Savana take?
It depends on the engine: G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 X uses 5W-30; G1500, Van Cargo, 5.3 4 uses 5W-30; G1500, Van Passenger uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 uses 15W-40; G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G uses 5W-30; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 uses 15W-40; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L uses 15W-40; G2500, Van Passenger uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 uses 15W-40; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 L uses 15W-40; G3500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 uses 15W-40; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L uses 15W-40; G3500, Van Passenger uses 5W-30; G3500, Van Passenger Extended uses 5W-30; H1500, Van Cargo uses 5W-30; H1500, Van Passenger uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2010 GMC Savana?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 X holds 4.5 quarts with filter; G1500, Van Cargo, 5.3 4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G1500, Van Passenger holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G2500, Van Passenger holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 A holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 6 holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 L holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 4.8 A holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6 holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Cargo, 6.6 L holds 10.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger holds 6.0 quarts with filter; G3500, Van Passenger Extended holds 6.0 quarts with filter; H1500, Van Cargo holds 6.0 quarts with filter; H1500, Van Passenger holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2010 GMC Savana?
Most 2010 GMC Savana owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — GMC recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 GMC Savana?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 GMC Savana. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.