GMC Sierra 1500 Oil Type

You love getting things done with your GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck, the workhorse of your family property near Bryan or your job site partner around College Station. For this new vehicle, you’ll need full synthetic oil changes every 7,500 miles for best results. But you’ll need to know the right GMC Sierra 1500 oil type to make sure the engine lasts as long as possible. 

Discover everything you need to know about the GMC Sierra 1500 oil type from the service center experts at Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC. 

What Is the Right GMC Sierra 1500 Oil Type?

The GMC Sierra oil type depends on the engine you choose for your pickup. With a gasoline engine, we highly recommend SAE 5W-30 Dexos1 full synthetic oil. If you want protection for lower temperatures that might dip below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, consider 0W-30 oil to make sure it stays fluid in extremely cold temperatures. 

When you choose a GMC truck with the powerful Duramax turbodiesel engine, use SAE 0W-20 DexosD diesel engine oil. It’s a specially formulated oil for diesel engines to give you the most protection for this configuration.

Why Is ACDelco Dexos1 Full Synthetic the Best GMC Sierra Oil Type?

The manufacturer and our service technicians highly recommend ACDelco Dexos1 full synthetic oil for modern GMC vehicles like your Sierra 1500. See the four main benefits you’ll get from full synthetic motor oil in your pickup truck:

• High resistance to oxidation, allowing the oil to last longer
• Excellent low-temperature flow and pumpability during cold start-ups in chilly weather
• Helps prevent the formation of sludge and other harmful deposits
• Better longevity for engine parts, saving you money in the long run by preventing expensive repairs

How Often Should You Change the Oil in Your GMC Sierra 1500?

We recommend a full synthetic oil change every 7,500 miles for your pickup truck. We also suggest a genuine GMC Sierra 1500 oil filter from our parts department. Why use this genuine OEM part for your oil change? Genuine oil and GMC Sierra 1500 oil filters from GMC are specifically designed for your Sierra 1500’s engine. They will keep your engine in better condition than non-GMC parts, and your engine will last longer.

Why Use Full Synthetic Oil Instead of Conventional Oil?

You can use conventional oil as the GMC Sierra oil type. However, conventional oil isn’t the best kind for your pickup. You’ll have to change regular oil every 3,000 miles rather than every 7,500 miles, which actually costs more in the long run.

Refineries can custom-make full synthetic oil to make it perform better and last longer for your pickup’s engine. Synthetic oil is more expensive when you pay for it, but you don’t have to get it changed as often as conventional oil. Your engine will be in better shape with full synthetic oil because it stays cleaner.

Get a GMC Sierra 1500 Oil Change in Hearne

If you would rather have someone else change the oil in your pickup truck? Bring your GMC Sierra 1500 whenever it’s ready. Contact us, call (979) 246-4026, or schedule a service appointment when your pickup is ready for maintenance. We’ll get you back on the Franklin roads in no time with the right oil type and the GMC Sierra 1500 oil filter!