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GMC Yukon XL

Maintenance specs for 14 variants of the GMC Yukon XL — from 2000 to 2026.

20002006 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 Vortec (LM7) · RWD

295 hp / 335 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

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

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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

20002006 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 Vortec (LM7) · 4WD

295 hp / 335 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

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

Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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

20072014 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG) · RWD

320 hp / 340 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 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

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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

20072014 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG) · 4WD

320 hp / 340 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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

20072014 GMC Yukon XL

6.2L V8 (L92) · RWD

403 hp / 417 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 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

Size285/45R22
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 285/45R22 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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

20152020 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · RWD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152020 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · 4WD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152020 GMC Yukon XL

6.2L V8 EcoTec3 (L86) · RWD

420 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size285/45R22
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 285/45R22 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20212026 GMC Yukon XL

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 (LM2) · RWD

277 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20 Dexos D
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank28 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA850 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20212026 GMC Yukon XL

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 (LM2) · 4WD

277 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20 Dexos D
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank28 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA850 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20212026 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84) · RWD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank28 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20212026 GMC Yukon XL

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84) · 4WD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank28 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size275/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 275/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20212026 GMC Yukon XL

6.2L V8 (L87) · RWD

420 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank28 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20212026 GMC Yukon XL

6.2L V8 (L87) · 4WD

420 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank28 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
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
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi