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: oil capacity?


Motorider
04-15-2008, 06:27 PM
I recently bought an 06 duramax, and was wondering if any one could tell me what the oil capacity is? it did not come with owners manuel. its on order. thanks gal.or or quarts would be sufficient.

Unit453
04-15-2008, 06:28 PM
10 quarts.

Heath
04-15-2008, 06:31 PM
Dido, and that includes filter.

Motorider
04-15-2008, 06:40 PM
10 quarts. thanks, I grew up in horseheads, new york

Muddauber
04-15-2008, 06:46 PM
thanks, I grew up in horseheads, new york


We won't hold that against ya!:D
Just had to say it.

ZL-1
04-15-2008, 07:06 PM
FYI, all the D-MAX'S from 01 and newer are 10 quarts...

OldSoldier
04-15-2008, 08:45 PM
Yep, 10 quarts unless you drain the oil with the nose up higher than the rest of the body...then you can get an extra 1/2 quart out of it.

Motorider
04-15-2008, 09:02 PM
thanks for the info!!!!!

Unit453
04-15-2008, 11:52 PM
Horseheads is about 3-4 hours south of where I'am.

I put in 10 quarts last time and only drained out 7 after 7500 miles.