Chevrolet Avalanche engine oil type and capacity

This article discusses in detail the engine oil used in Chevy / Chevrolet Avalanche cars:

  • 2 generation (GMT940): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013;
  • 1 generation (GMT805): 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 model year.

The oil change interval is once a year or every 12,000 km / 7.500 miles.
Check interval: 2500 km / 1500 miles or every 3 months

Standart: GM dexos1™ Gen 2

Avalanche (GMT940, 2007 – 2013)
Engine Capacity Oil type (SAE)
Liters US Quarts
5.3 V8 (2007 – 2010) LY5 5.7 6.02 5w-30
6.0 V8 (2007 – 2009) L76
5.3 V8 Flex Fuel 4WD (2011 – 2013) LMG/LC9
5.3 V8 Flex Fuel 2WD (2011 – 2013) LMG
5.3 V8 Flex Fuel (2007 – 2010) LMG/LC9
Avalanche (GMT805, 2001 – 2006)
Engine Capacity Oil type (SAE)
Liters US Quarts
8.1 V8 L18 6.1 6.45 5w-30
5.3 V8 L59/LM7 5.7 6.02
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