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2013 GMC Truck Terrain Denali

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Terrain Denali.

The 2013 GMC Truck Terrain Denali takes 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. 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.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12580255
Engine air filter23335811
Spark plug12681660 alt 12681658
Front wiper blades19432579 alt 19432580
Serpentine belt12634319 alt 12636138
Thermostat03522676 alt 12622410
Cabin air filter20901295

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugNVG900: 11.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugNVG900: 18.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca
Standard BCI Group Number47

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
RPM43-58 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.080
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.06 in / 0.72 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111 ft. lbs., step 2: 150 ft. lbs., step 3: 100111 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 1818 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 3415 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Terrain Denali take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION, per the factory manual.