Recommended Engine Oil For Chevrolet Silverado



What is the correct engine oil for Chevrolet Silverado? You need to use oil that is the recommended viscosity. This is the ‘thickness’ of the oil and is usually displayed prominently on the packaging. A high viscosity oil will be more treacle-like in consistency, whereas a low viscosity oil is thinner and more free-flowing. Different engines require different engine oils. In this article you will find guidelines for the United States and Canada.

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Silverado, GMT901, 2006-2013 (USA/CAN)

Chevrolet Silverado, GMT901


Silverado 4.8 V8 Flex Fuel, 2011 – 2013, Engine L20

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado 5.3 V8, 2006 – 2010, Engine LMG

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado 5.3 V8, 2011 – 2013, Engine LMG

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado 6.0 V8, 2006 – 2010, Engine L76

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado 6.2 V8, 2009 – 2010, Engine L9H

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado 6.2 V8, 2011 – 2013, Engine L9H

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, 2008 – 2009, Engine LY6

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, 2010 – 2010, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.0 V, 2011 – 2013, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.6 V8 DPF (250 kw), 2011 – 2013, Engine LGH (Duramax)

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Top Tec Truck 4350 5W-30
Liqui Moly Top Tec Truck 4450 15W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 10.0 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol GTX Diesel 15W-40


Silverado HD 6.6 V8 DPF (296 kw), 2011 – 2013, Engine LML (Duramax)

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Top Tec Truck 4350 5W-30
Liqui Moly Top Tec Truck 4450 15W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 10.0 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol GTX Diesel 15W-40


Silverado Hybrid, 2009 – 2009, Engine LFA

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado Hybrid, 2010 – 2010, Engine LZ1

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Silverado Hybrid, 2011 – 2013, Engine LZ1

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30


Silverado, K2XX, 2013-2019 (USA/CAN)

Chevrolet Silverado, K2XX


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT AWD, 2015 – 2017, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT AWD, 2014 – 2015, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT AWD, 2013 – 2014, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT AWD, 2017 – 2019, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 5.3 V8, 2013 – 2014, Engine L83 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.45 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 0W-20
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.


Silverado 5.3 V8, 2014 – 2015, Engine L83 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.45 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 0W-20
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.


Silverado 5.3 V8, 2015 – 2017, Engine L83 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.03 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 0W-20
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.


Silverado 5.3 V8, 2017 – 2019, Engine L83 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20


Silverado 5.3 V8 AWD, 2013 – 2014, Engine L83 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.45 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 0W-20
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT, 2017 – 2019, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months



Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT, 2013 – 2014, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT, 2014 – 2015, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30


Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT, 2015 – 2017, Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30


Silverado 6.2 V8 AWD, 2017 – 2019, Engine L86 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.03 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 0W-20

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 0W-20


Silverado 6.2 V8 AWD, 2014 – 2015, Engine L86 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.45 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 0W-20
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 0W-20


Silverado 6.2 V8 AWD, 2015 – 2017, Engine L86 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.03 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 0W-20
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 0W-20


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, 2014 – 2015, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, 2015 – 2017, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, 2017 – 2019, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.0 V8 AWD 2014 – 2015, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8 AWD, 2017 – 2019, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.0 V8 AWD, 2015 – 2017, Engine L96

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8 liquefied natural gas, AWD, 2015 – 2017, Engine LC8

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8 liquefied natural gas, AWD, 2017 – 2019, Engine LC8

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.0 V8 liquefied natural gas, AWD, 2014 – 2015, Engine LC8

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, liquefied natural gas, 2014 – 2015, Engine LC8

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, liquefied natural gas, 2015 – 2017, Engine LC8

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.


Silverado HD 6.0 V8, liquefied natural gas, 2017 – 2019, Engine LC8

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Check 7500 miles Change 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30


Silverado HD 6.6 V8 DPF, 2014 – 2015, Engine LML (Duramax)

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Top Tec Truck 4350 5W-30
Liqui Moly Top Tec Truck 4450 15W-40


Silverado, T1XX (2019- )

Chevrolet Silverado, T1XX


Silverado 1500 2.7 Turbo, 2019 – .., Engine L3B

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 1500 4.3 Ecotec3 V6, 2019 – .., Engine LV3 EcoTec3

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Special Tec DX1 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30


Silverado 1500 5.3 Ecotec3 V8, 2019 – .., Engine L82

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.03 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 0W-20

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 0W-20


Silverado 1500 5.3 Ecotec3 V8 DFM, 2019 – .., Engine L84

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.03 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 7500 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 0W-20

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 0W-20


Silverado 1500 6.2 Ecotec3 V8, 2019 – .., Engine L87

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 8.03 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal

Castrol EDGE 0W-20 U.S.
Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 0W-20

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State Synthetic Blend SAE 0W-20







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