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1988 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1988 C-Series Pickup.

The 1988 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup takes 6 qt of 20W-20 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12737090. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12737090 alt 25160561
Engine air filter	06419892 alt 06484235
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued · alt 25011765
Spark plug	19302741
Front wiper blades	15184702
Serpentine belt	19244952 alt 14102103
Thermostat	10105135 alt 12551591

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt of 20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	27.0 qt
Engine Oil	20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt
Engine Oil	20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt
Engine Oil	20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (lubricate)
At 6,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 6,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect)
At 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Air Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 6 qt Engine oil filter 12737090 Engine air filter 06419892 Fuel filter 25171792 Spark plug 19302741

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1988 C-Series Pickup take?

6 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F 30, ABOVE 20 degrees F: 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50, ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, per the factory manual.