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1993 GMC Truck C-Series Pickup

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 C-Series Pickup.

The 1993 GMC Truck C-Series Pickup takes 4 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Model year1996 1994 1993 1991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 25160561. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25160561 alt 12737090
Engine air filter	06484235 alt 06419892
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued · alt 25011765
Spark plug	19302741
Front wiper blades	15184702
Serpentine belt	19244944 alt 10230729
Thermostat	10190925 alt 12551507

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	14.0 qt
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	14.0 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi.

Every 3,000 mi	King Pin (lubricate)
At 5,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
At 6,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Air Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)