{"id":835,"date":"2026-07-09T00:48:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T04:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-gmc-savana-2500-6-6l-8-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T00:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T04:48:22","slug":"2010-gmc-savana-2500-6-6l-8-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-gmc-savana-2500-6-6l-8-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 GMC Savana 2500 6.6L LMM Diesel Maintenance Guide & Oil Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 2010 GMC Savana 2500 6.6L LMM Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

For the 2010 GMC Savana 2500 with the 6.6L 8-cylinder LMM 1 Diesel Turbo engine, the recommended oil viscosity is SAE 15W-40 for temperatures above -18\u00b0C (0\u00b0F). For improved cold starting in ambient temperatures below -18\u00b0C, use 5W-40. The engine requires an oil grade of CJ-4 and has a capacity of 10 quarts with a filter change.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for your 2010 GMC Savana 2500, here are the recommended fluids and filtration components to maintain peak performance.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Recommendations<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\n15W-40<\/a><\/td>\nDMEQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\n15W-40<\/a><\/td>\nADPQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Specification:<\/strong> CJ-4<\/p>\n

Oil Filter Recommendations<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Number\/Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/td>\nEAO52-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX XP Oil Filter<\/td>\n57202XP-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n57202-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATF<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATF<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

Proper lubrication is vital for the Duramax diesel engine to prevent wear and maintain turbocharger health. Always verify your specific requirements against the owner’s manual.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity & Capacity<\/h3>\n
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Requirement<\/th>\nSpecification\/Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Preferred Viscosity (Above -18\u00b0C)<\/td>\nSAE 15W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cold Start Viscosity (Below -18\u00b0C)<\/td>\n5W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n10 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n62 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant Capacities<\/h3>\n

Depending on your vehicle configuration, coolant capacity varies:<\/p>\n