Best Oil For Chevy Silverado 1500

Every new and used vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine requires the right engine oil to function correctly. Motor oil prevents friction, overheating, wear, and permanent damage to the engine. That’s why we recommend oil changes at the manufacturer’s suggested intervals for your new Chevy Silverado 1500. 

Discover the best oil for a Chevy Silverado 1500 thanks to our handy guide from Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC. Afterward, we invite you to stop by our place for an oil change when it’s time for your pickup’s regular maintenance near Bryan and College Station.

What is The Best Oil For a Chevy Silverado 1500?

General Motors, the manufacturer of Chevrolet vehicles,recommends ACDelco full synthetic Dexos1 oil, for your Chevy Silverado 1500’s oil. The Dexos1 oil meets Chevy’s strict requirements for keeping your engine in top condition for as long as you own your pickup truck. Aside from that, the best oil for a Chevy Silverado 1500 depends on the age and engine in your truck.

• The top Chevy Silverado 1500 oil type is SAE 0W-20 full synthetic motor oil from ACDelco’s dexos1 standard for the 5.3L and 6.2L gasoline engines.
• For the smaller 2.7L TurboMax high-output engine, you’ll need SAE 5W-30 full synthetic oil. The smaller engine needs a slightly different type of oil because the parts are under higher pressure to generate more power.
• If you choose the 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine, go with DexosD diesel engine oil, specially formulated for the diesel-based power plant.

Check with your owner’s manual or driver information screen to see what kind of oil Chevy recommends for your specific pickup truck.

Synthetic vs. Conventional Chevy Silverado 1500 Oil

You have a choice when you bring your pickup in for an oil change at Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC. Your Chevy Silverado 1500 can take conventional (regular) oil or full synthetic oil. Our service team highly recommends full synthetic oil because it better suits your Chevy Silverado 1500 engine.

Full synthetic oil costs more upfront when you pay for an oil change. However, the oil change interval is longer with full synthetic oil. You’ll save even more money with full synthetic Chevy Silverado 1500 oil changes the longer you own your pickup! Synthetic oil also keeps the engine cleaner for longer periods of time.

• You’ll need oil changes every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for older vehicles using conventional oil 
• Full synthetic motor oil intervals are every 7,500 miles for your Chevy Silverado 1500

Again, you must look at your oil life system and your owner’s manual to see the right Chevy Silverado 1500 oil type. And remember, the diesel engine needs a different oil compared to gasoline engines.

How Much is a Chevy Silverado 1500 Oil Change? 

Anywhere from $65 to $125, depending on where you take your pickup for service. You’ll save money over the long term with full synthetic oil since you have fewer oil changes in Franklin. 

Look over our service specials to see if you could save even more money on an oil change. Your individual costs will vary based on where you take your vehicle for oil and any oil change specials. 

Genuine Chevy parts, including Dexos1 oil and an oil filter for a Chevy Silverado 1500 from ACDelco, are best for your pickup truck because the manufacturer specifically formulates the oil for its engines. 

Get You Chevy Silverado 1500 Oil Changes in Hearne at Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC!

Ready to bring your pickup in for an oil change? Contact us or call (979) 246-4026 for more details, make an appointment, or if you have any questions about the best oil for a Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup truck. We’re happy to help in any way we can!