Checked oil specs by engine

2018 GMC Savana 2500 oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2018 GMC Savana 2500. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2018 GMC Savana 2500 oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.8L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel 6 qt Purolator PL31445
4.3L V6 6 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K01
6.0L V8 6 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.8L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and 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 Not confirmed Confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first PL31445 Search PL31445 PG99261EX Search PG99261EX

Purolator PL31445 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.3L V6
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 0W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Below -29°C OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 Purolator L22500 Search L22500 PRO-TEC PXL10255 Search PXL10255

AMSOIL EA15K01 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 0W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Below -29°C OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 Purolator L12222 Search L12222 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH48 Search PH48

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

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

2018 GMC Savana 2500 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2018 GMC Savana 2500

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2018 GMC Savana 2500.

Before ordering for this 2018 GMC Savana 2500

Checkout verification checklist
2.8L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
Unverified
Filter
Purolator PL31445
4.3L V6 Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
0W-30 (Below -29°C)
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K01
6.0L V8 Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
0W-30 (Below -29°C)
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K50

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, and RockAuto.

Same oil specs on other 2018 GMC models

Savana 3500

GMC Savana 2500 oil specs by year

This table includes checked GMC Savana 2500 model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L24651
2024 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L24651
2023 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2022 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99261EX
2021 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator PL31445
2020 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PG99261EX
2019 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PG99261EX
2018 Current page 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator PL31445
2017 6 qt (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 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 2018 GMC Savana 2500 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2018 GMC Savana 2500. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.8L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel capacity, 4.3L V6 oil type, and 6.0L 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
4
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Oil type, Capacity, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source

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