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GMC Savana

Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the GMC Savana — from 1996 to 2026.

19962002 GMC Savana

4.3L V6 Vortec (LF6) · RWD

200 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF35

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

19962002 GMC Savana

5.0L V8 Vortec (L30) · RWD

220 hp / 290 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
FilterPF35

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

19962002 GMC Savana

5.7L V8 Vortec (L31) · RWD

255 hp / 330 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
FilterPF35

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20032007 GMC Savana

4.3L V6 Vortec (LU3) · RWD

195 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20032014 GMC Savana

4.8L V8 Vortec (LY2) · RWD

280 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity17 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20032014 GMC Savana

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG) · RWD

310 hp / 334 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20032014 GMC Savana

6.0L V8 Vortec (LY6) · RWD

324 hp / 373 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity13.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20062016 GMC Savana

6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 (LBZ/LMM) · RWD

360 hp / 650 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity10 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity13.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)80 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA850 A
Shop group 78 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152026 GMC Savana

6.6L V8 (L8T) · RWD

401 hp / 464 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi