Checked oil specs by engine

2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 oil capacity, type & filter

The 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 takes 6 qt of 5W-30 (4.8L V8) and 6 qt of 5W-30 (6.0L V8) and 10 qt of 15W-40 (6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel) and 4.5 qt of 5W-30 (4.3L V6) and 6 qt of 5W-30 (5.3L V8). Select your engine below before buying.

2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
4.8L V8 6 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
6.0L V8 6 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel 10 qt 15W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
4.3L V6 4.5 qt 5W-30
5.3L V8 6 qt 5W-30

Match one of 5 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

4.8L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PG2222 Search PG2222

AMSOIL EA15K50 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.0L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PG2222 Search PG2222

AMSOIL EA15K50 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel
Capacity 10 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 10 qt total; listed capacity is 10 qt.
Oil type 15W-40 Above -18°C OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 ULTRA-POWER 84202 Search 84202

AMSOIL EA15K01 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.3L V6
Capacity 4.5 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.
5.3L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-27 How we verify →

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2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

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Filter part numbers

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Filter status

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Source coverage for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500.

Before ordering for this 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500

Checkout verification checklist
4.8L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K50
6.0L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K50
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
10 qt
Oil type
15W-40 (Above -18°C)
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K01
4.3L V6 Buy →
Capacity
4.5 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Unverified
5.3L V8 Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Unverified

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

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Chevrolet Express 3500 oil specs by year

This table includes checked Chevrolet Express 3500 model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2024 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2023 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2022 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator PL31445
2021 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99261EX
2020 Unverified (multiple engines) 5W-30 PG99261EX
2019 Unverified (multiple engines) 5W-30 PG99261EX
2018 Unverified (multiple engines) 5W-30 PG99261EX
2017 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99261EX
2016 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2015 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2014 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2013 Current page 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2012 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2011 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2010 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50

How we verified 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 4.3L V6 capacity, 4.3L V6 oil type, 5.3L V8 capacity, and 5.3L V8 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-27
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: RockAuto and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Filter, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-27 Checked source
Valvoline Product Finder Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site

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