Chevrolet Silverado specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, Transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 3.5L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended Oil Viscosity: 0W-20
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 8.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.5L 8-Cylinder: 0.040″

Fuel

• Capacity: 
• 1500 Series Standard and Short Box: 26.0 gal (98.4 L)
• 1500 Series Long Box: 34.0 gal (128.7 L)

Coolant

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant.
• Capacity: 
• 5.3L V8 1500 Series 16.6 qt (15.7 L)
• 6.0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series: 17.0 qt (16.1 L)

Automatic Transmission (6-Speed Transmission)

• Type: DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission)

• Type: DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Chassis Lubrication

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Floor Shift Linkage

• Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB requirements.

Front Axle Driveshaft Splines (All 4WD 1500/2500/3500 Series) and  Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines (All 2WD 1500 Series)

• Type: Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in Canada 19257122)

Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).

Hydraulic Power Steering System (2500/3500 Series Only)

• Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 19329450, in Canada 19329451)

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Rear Axle (1500 Series)

• Type: SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in Canada 19300458).

Rear Driveline Center Spline (Two-Piece Driveshaft)

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 1095351) or equivalent.

Weatherstrip Squeaks

• Type: Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).

Windshield Washer

• Type: Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

Powertrain

Engine

• LV3 EcoTec3 4.3 L V6 285 hp (213 kW)
• L83 EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 355 hp (265 kW)
• L8B EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 355 hp (265 kW)
• L86 EcoTec3 6.2 L V8 420 hp (313 kW)
• LY6 Vortec 6000 6.0 L V8 360 hp (268 kW)
• LML Duramax 6.6 L V8 (2015-16) 397 hp (296 kW)
• L5P Duramax 6.6 L V8 (2017-20) 445 hp (332 kW)

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings