Question About Oil

[Jakob]

I picked up my 2014 Sierra SLE 5.3L this summer and got my first oil change this week. I show it calls for 0W20, but my receipt shows the dealer put in 5W30.. any reasoning behind this? I have read about having a thicker oil in winter time (I live in Minnesota, been between -5 and 30 degrees this week), but want to make sure all is good since this is my first truck. Should I bring it back and have the recommended 0W20 put in, or did they do this for a specific reason?

 

I know it's the dealer, but some of my worst car stories come from bring it to a dealer..

[glcbn]

I'd sure like to know why they didn't put in the proper "MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED" oil ,which is 0W-20 in these new engines!

 

They either didn't have any 0W-20,they are ignorant of the facts, or they just didn't give a s**t!

[MNDaveC]

Maybe they used cheaper Dino oil. Is hard to find 0w20 if it isn't synthetic.

[Jakob]

Should I bring it back and have them swap it with 0W20?

 

Dave, perhaps you know - I went to the Luther Chevy dealer off of 694/Brooklyn Blvd. Not sure if the GMC side actually takes vehicles in for work as all of my appoints scheduled through them have sent me next door to the Chevy side.

[thetruck454]

Bring it back and have them replace it. When they tell you its ok, ask them to show you where it says that's the approved oil and then enjoy the show.

[RyanbabZ71]

Take it back make them fix it on their dime. The 5W-30 shouldnt hurt anything

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

You should take it back. It could have just been a lazy service writer and just put anything on the ticket. My ticket from when I had it done doesn't even show what weight they put in. This is mostly why I like doing this stuff myself, but I figure I might as well use the service warranty.

[Jakob]

I'm going to call tomorrow and have it switched.

 

Side note, have you guys heard of this model/year spuddering at low speeds? I got going after a stop sign and the truck shuddered like it was having a fuel pump issue then went as normal.

[SMiller]

Sounds like torque converter.

 

Have them flash the latest update.

 

Oil changes are very important on these new motors as the direct injection has shown to make the oil dirty.

[redwngr]

It needs to be 0w20 which meets the dexos spec.

[GM PARTS MANAGER]

 

1. 0W20 ONLY for these engines, no dealer should have a problem getting it as the General has it on their skid load and truck load program. it costs more but the 2014s have warranty oil changes for two years, get the proper oil in there.

 

[Jakob]

Thanks for the heads up guys, much appreciated. As for the shudder, is torque converter the only thing it could be? Haven't had t happen before the oil change.

[gone_fishing]

 

1. 0W20 ONLY for these engines, no dealer should have a problem getting it as the General has it on their skid load and truck load program. it costs more but the 2014s have warranty oil changes for two years, get the proper oil in there.

 

 

I agree. These motors have been out long enough now that every dealer should have 0W-20 on the shelf (or barrel). My first oil change was in January this year and my invoice showed

 

"DEXOS 0W-20 #19259487 QTY 8"

 

I searched that number and found a picture of the AC Delco/GM quart bottle.

 

[gone_fishing]

Removed double post.

[nards444]

If anything you want a thinner oil in the winter. 5w30 probably wont hurt it though. Dealer should be putting the correct stuff in there specially if you didn't ask otherwise. Under warranty I would be sure to put the correct stuff in it, blow an engine that's something they look into. Really the 0w20 and 8 qts thing has more to do with extending the oil life and ive also heard it has something to do with MPG, but cant confirm that.