2011 Chevrolet Colorado Oil Type and Capacities

Chevrolet recommends that for all oil changes in the 2011 Chevy Colorado, full synthetic oils should be used with dexos1 specification.

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The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado takes 5 q of 5W-30 in the 2.9 L and 5.3 L engines and 6 q in the 3.6 L engine. See the chart below for links to products.

EngineOil TypeCapacityOil Filter
2.9 L5W-304.7 L (5.0 q)ACDelco – PF64
3.6 L5W-305.7 L (6.0 q)ACDelco – PF61
5.3 L5W-305.7 L (6.0 q)ACDelco – PF48
2011 Chevy Colorado Oil Capacity, Type and Filter Type

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The information provided in this article was taken from the 2011 Chevy Colorado owner’s manual unless otherwise stated. It is your responsibility to make sure you use the appropriate oil in your truck.

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2.9 L Engine

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 2.9 L engine requires 5.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF64 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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Engine oil for 2.9 L 2011 Chevrolet Colorado

ACDelco PF 64 engine oil filter

ACDelco PF64 Engine Oil Filter

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Engine oil filter for 2.9 L 2011 Chevrolet Colorado

3.6 L Engine

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF61 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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Engine oil for 3.6 L 2011 Chevrolet Colorado

acdelco pf61 engine oil filter

ACDelco PF61 Engine Oil Filter

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Engine oil filter for 3.6 L 2011 Chevy Colorado

5.3 L Engine

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 5.3 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF48 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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ACDelco PF48 engine oil filter-min

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JOEY TECCHI

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