{"id":661,"date":"2026-06-28T03:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2021-gmc-canyon-2-8l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T03:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:28:27","slug":"2021-gmc-canyon-2-8l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2021-gmc-canyon-2-8l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 GMC Canyon 2.8L Diesel Maintenance Guide: Oil, Filters & Fluids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2021 GMC Canyon equipped with the 2.8L 4-cylinder LWN 1 Diesel Turbo engine, the oil capacity is 5.9 quarts (with filter). The recommended viscosity is 5W-30 for temperatures above -29\u00b0C and 0W-40 for temperatures below -29\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL 5W-30 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a> (DP530QT-EA<\/a>) paired with a WIX Oil Filter<\/a> (WL10286-EA<\/a>) for optimal protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2021 GMC Canyon 2.8L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2021 GMC Canyon 2.8L diesel requires an oil with the SEOA5 AMSOIL lookup oil grade. Depending on your ambient operating temperatures, you should select between 5W-30 (for temperatures above -29\u00b0C) or 0W-40 (for temperatures below -29\u00b0C). Always check your oil level after refilling.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for your 2021 GMC Canyon 2.8L Diesel, the following products are recommended to maintain engine and component health.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-30 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\nDP530QT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\nWL10286-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Air & Coolant<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Air Filter<\/td>\nWA10427-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 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\n
Specification<\/th>\nDetail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Grade<\/td>\nSEOA5 (AMSOIL lookup grade)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity (Cold)<\/td>\n0W-40 (Below -29\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity (Warm)<\/td>\n5W-30 (Above -29\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> Vehicles equipped with diesel engines that originally used GM Dexos2 may use a GM Dexos D licensed engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade.<\/p>\n

Oil Change Capacities and Torque<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nCapacity \/ Torque<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n5.9 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n18 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Maintenance Tip: Always replace the drain plug seal when performing an oil change.<\/em><\/p>\n

How much transmission fluid does it take?<\/h2>\n

For the 6-speed 6L50 automatic transmission, the total fill capacity is 11.2 quarts, while the initial fill requirement is 6.7 quarts. AMSOIL offers both Signature Series and OE Fuel-Efficient synthetic options for this application.<\/p>\n

Transmission Fluid Details<\/h3>\n
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Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
6L50 Total Fill<\/td>\n11.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6L50 Initial Fill<\/td>\n6.7 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n

Maintaining a 2.8L turbo-diesel requires attention to specialized systems. Based on technical research, owners should prioritize:<\/p>\n