2016 GMC Sierra Denali Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 0W-20
- 6.0L V8 5W-30
- 6.0L V8 in extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F) 0W-30
0W-20
5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8
5W-30
6.0L V8
0W-30
6.0L V8 in extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F)
2016 GMC Sierra Denali Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 · PDF page 261
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.
Oil type · 6.0L V8 · PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 6.0L V8 engine.
Oil type · 6.0L V8 in extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F) · PDF page 261
an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in the 6.0L engine.
2016 GMC Sierra Denali Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 · PDF page 261
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.
2016 GMC Sierra Denali Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 6.0L V8 engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 6.0L V8 · PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 6.0L V8 engine.
2016 GMC Sierra Denali Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in the 6.0L engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 6.0L V8 in extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F) · PDF page 261
an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in the 6.0L engine.
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 | 0W-20 | “Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
| 6.0L V8 | 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 6.0L V8 engine.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
| 6.0L V8 in extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F) | 0W-30 | “an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in the 6.0L engine.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
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For 6.0L V8 in extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F)
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