What Kind of Engine Oil Does a Chevy Silverado 1500 Truck Need?

Engine Oil Viscosity Grade Recommendation for a Chevy Silverado 1500 Truck

Here at Auction Direct USA, many of our customers who are shopping for a high-quality used truck will choose the Chevy Silverado 1500. This pickup truck offers plenty of power and is a great choice when you need to work hard and want to play harder in the Rochester, NY, area. One reason why many of our customers choose the Chevy Silverado 1500 is its reputation for long-lasting dependability.

Once you become the owner of one of our high-quality used Chevy Silverado 1500 trucks, you will want to keep it dependable by giving it regular oil changes and top-offs. But what type of engine oil should you be using!

Chevy Silverado 1500 Oil Viscosity Grade Recommendation

According to the owner’s manual for the 2020 Chevy Silverado, SAE 0W-20 engine oil should be used for models outfitted with the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines. Models equipped with the 2.7L L4, 4.3L V6, or 6.6L V8 require SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

In case of cold temperatures, SAE 0W-30 engine oil should be used to help your Chevy Silverado 1500 start-up and operate more smoothly.

No additives are needed, and may cause engine damage.

Please note that the engine oil recommendations that we have listed are for the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 models. Engine oil recommendations should be similar to models from recent years, but it is always important to refer to your owner’s manual.

Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Oil Changes in Rochester, NY

If your Chevy Silverado 1500 is due for an oil change, we invite you to come to our in-house service center at our store location in Rochester, NY. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!