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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
3.00 OZS. (0.08 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid
6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI
Brake Fluid
— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil
2.70 PTS. (1.27 L) — SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil Note: GM Part No. 88863089.
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)
9.60 QTS. (9.08 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)
5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-20 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Manual Transmission Fluid
3.17 QTS. (2.99 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI
Transfer Case Fluid
2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI
Engine Coolant (2.8L Eng)
12.50 QTS. (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (2.8L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API- SAE 5W-30 Note: Use engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos2 specification are marked with the dexos2 approved logo. In the event that dexos2-approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil that meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate viscosity grade.
Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)
13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Notes
- →Use only DEF that is GM approved, or fluid containing the API certified or ISO 22241 label. The use of other fluids could damage the system, requiring costly repairs that will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
- →GM Part No. 88863089.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Use only fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Use engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos2 specification are marked with the dexos2 approved logo. In the event that dexos2-approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil that meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate viscosity grade.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 3.00 OZS. (0.08 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI, Brake Fluid: — DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 2.70 PTS. (1.27 L) — SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil Note: GM Part No. 88863089., Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng): 9.60 QTS. (9.08 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (2.5L Eng): 5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-20 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures., Manual Transmission Fluid: 3.17 QTS. (2.99 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI, Transfer Case Fluid: 2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI, Engine Coolant (2.8L Eng): 12.50 QTS. (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (2.8L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API- SAE 5W-30 Note: Use engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos2 specification are marked with the dexos2 approved logo. In the event that dexos2-approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil that meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate viscosity grade., Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng): 13.10 QTS. (12.39 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (3.6L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado take?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado takes 3.00 OZS. (0.08 L) — PAG 46.