Chevrolet Suburban Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Suburban takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 7-8 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2024 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 (7-8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | 0W-20 | 7-8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2021-2024 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 7-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2015-2020 | 0W-20 | 8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2010-2013 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2000-2008 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Suburban year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Suburban take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Suburban takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 7-8 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2024 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 (7-8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Suburban take?
About 7-8 qt with a filter change on 2025-2027 models, and 7-8 qt on 2021-2024 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2027: 0W-20; 2021-2024: 0W-20/0W-40; 2015-2020: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 26 of 27 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Chevrolet Suburban, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Suburban, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel (LZ0) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Suburban, 5.3L 8-cyl (L84). Each year page lists its own sources.
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