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

Engine 5.3L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-20
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 8.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 5.3L 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)
• 2500 Series and 3500 Series Standard Box:36.0 gal (136.3 L)
• 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box:36.0 gal (136.3 L)
• 3500 Series Chassis Cab: 63.5 gal (240.4 L)
• 3500 Chassis Cab – Front Tank: 23.5 gal(89.0 L)
• 3500 Chassis Cab – Rear Tank (if equipped): 40.0 gal (151.4 L)

Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

• Auto 4-Speed Transmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission:5.0 qt (4.7 L)
• Auto 6-Speed Transmission 6L80-E:6.0 qt (5.7 L)
• Auto 6-Speed Transmission 6L90-E: 6.3 qt (6.0 L)
• Auto 6-Speed Transmission Allison: 7.4 qt (7.0 L)
• 3500 Chassis Cab – Rear Tank (if equipped): 23.0 gal (87.0 L)

Transfer Case Fluid

• Capacity: 1.6 qt (1.5 L)

Coolant

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®coolant
• Capacity:
  • 4.3L V6 1500 Series:  15.9 qt (15.1 L)
  • 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)
  • 6.2L V8 1500 Series: 16.6 qt (15.7 L)

Hydraulic Brake Fluid

• Type: DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819)

Windshield Washer

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

Power Steering System

• Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186)

Automatic Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Manual Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Floor Shift Linkage

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

Chassis Lubrication

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

Front Axle (1500 Series) – Four-Wheel Drive

• Type: SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Canada 89021672)

Front Axle (4WD 2500/3500)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678)

Rear Axle (1500)

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

Rear Axle (2500/3500)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678)

Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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

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

Rear Driveline Center Spline

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

Hood Hinges

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

Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge

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

Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage

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

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481)

Weatherstrip Squeaks

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

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)

Transmission

• 6-speed 6L80 automatic
• 8-speed 8L90 automatic
• 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings