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1988 Chevrolet G-Series Van

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

The 1988 Chevrolet G-Series Van 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 Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued
Spark plug	19302741
Front wiper blades	15184702 alt 12363297
Serpentine belt	14102103 alt 19244952
Thermostat	10207373 alt 10105135

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	4.2 qt
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	27.0 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt

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; spark plugs every 12,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Steering System (inspect)
At 6,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 6,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
At 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Air Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

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

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1988 G-Series Van 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.