{"id":489,"date":"2026-06-15T18:56:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2019-chevrolet-colorado-2-8l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T18:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:56:23","slug":"2019-chevrolet-colorado-2-8l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2019-chevrolet-colorado-2-8l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L Diesel Maintenance Guide: Oil & Filter Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado equipped with the 2.8L 4-cylinder LWN 0 Diesel Turbo engine, the oil capacity is 6 quarts (with filter replacement). The recommended viscosity is 5W-30 for temperatures above -29\u00b0C and 0W-40 for temperatures below -29\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 5W-30 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a> (Code: DP530QT-EA<\/a>) paired with a WIX Oil Filter<\/a> (Code: WL10286-EA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado with the 2.8L diesel engine requires an oil grade of SEOA5. The specific viscosity depends on your operating environment: use 0W-40 for temperatures below -29\u00b0C and 5W-30 for temperatures above -29\u00b0C. Always check the oil level after refilling.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L Diesel, the following products are recommended to maintain engine and system health.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil<\/td>\nAMSOIL 5W-30 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a><\/td>\nDP530QT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Filter<\/td>\nWIX Oil Filter<\/td>\nWL10286-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Filter<\/td>\nWIX Air Filter [1]<\/td>\nWA10427-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Pre-mix)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Concentrate)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission Fluid (Signature)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission Fluid (OE)<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Viscosity<\/th>\nCondition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
0W-40<\/td>\nBelow -29\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5W-30<\/td>\nAbove -29\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> The AMSOIL lookup note states that vehicles originally using GM Dexos2 may use a GM Dexos D licensed engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Capacity and Torque<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Specification<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n6 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n18 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h2>\n

A complete oil and filter service for this vehicle requires 6 quarts of engine oil. It is critical to check the oil level after refilling to ensure accuracy. For filtration, AMSOIL lists the WIX Oil Filter<\/a> (Code: WL10286-EA<\/a>) which is designed to offer OEM drain intervals and help reduce engine wear.<\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission Fluid Specifications<\/h2>\n

For the 6L50 automatic transmission, maintenance requires specific capacities for both initial fills and total refills. The AMSOIL lookup identifies two primary synthetic options for this application.<\/p>\n

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Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
6-speed 6L50 Total Fill<\/td>\n11.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n6.7 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transfer Case Lubricant<\/h2>\n

For vehicles equipped with the U\/K TRC transfer case, the following specifications apply:<\/p>\n