The chevy silverado 1500 5.3L uses sae 5w-30 oil or 0w-20 oil in a full synthetic.
What kind of oil does Chevy recommend?
Chevrolet gasoline engine oil recommendation Dexos1 ™ is the recommended Full Synthetic oil for Chevrolet vehicles with gasoline engines that are either from the 2011 model year or a newer model year. Gasoline engines are among the most common engines for every vehicle brand, including Chevrolet.5 may 2020
How much oil does a 5.3 V8 Vortec take?
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Silverado 5.3 V8 (2014 – ) L83 EcoTec3 8 l 8.45 US Quarts / Filter: n/a
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 (2014 – ) L96 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG (2014 – ) LC8 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a
Silverado 6.2 V8 (2014 – ) L86 EcoTec3 8 l 8.45 US Quarts / Filter: n/a
What grade of oil would you use in an engine with high mileage?
Some mechanics recommend switching to a thicker (higher viscosity) oil — such as 10W-30 full synthetic oil instead of 5W-20 full synthetic — or using oil additives to stop leaks.8 may 2017