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Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

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The dealer uses AC Delco synthetic blend 0W-20 standard. I paid $32 at my last "free" oil change to upgrade to full synthetic but I'm not sure of the brand of full synthetic. I feel like I've seen Mobile 1 signs hanging in the service department in the past.

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brians09 Enthusiast

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This is cool, I'll ask them to do this on my next oil change. I definitely go by time, when I took it in on Friday my oil life still said 41%. Sounds like everything will be fine, I just didn't want to kill my $50k truck.

The dealer uses AC Delco synthetic blend 0W-20 standard. I paid $32 at my last "free" oil change to upgrade to full synthetic but I'm not sure of the brand of full synthetic. I feel like I've seen Mobile 1 signs hanging in the service department in the past.

dave07 Enthusiast

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I have a 2 mile commute in my mustang. It has a 8 qt sump just like the Silverado/Sierra and it takes FOREVER to warm up. Like others have said, make sure you get it up to operating temperatures at least once a week or more if you can. This will burn of any condensation in the oil. You will be considered in "severe" operating conditions which means you need to change your oil more often. Do these 2 things and you will be good. I usually take the stanger out a few times a week on the highway so she can stretch her legs ;).

Sean Demura Enthusiast

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I couldn't imagine driving a truck around the SF area. I visit here for work and would feel super uncomfortable here...

 

Then again I saw a Coca Cola Semi barrel up Grant through China town the other day. That was a sight to see...

Tek74 Enthusiast

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In the winter time, I would go out of your way to drive it a little more in the mornings.

 

This.....in the colder months, just drive an extra mile or two each way. Go the long way.

brians09 Enthusiast

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Do you think I should put one of those Moroso oil seperator cans in?

I have a 2 mile commute in my mustang. It has a 8 qt sump just like the Silverado/Sierra and it takes FOREVER to warm up. Like others have said, make sure you get it up to operating temperatures at least once a week or more if you can. This will burn of any condensation in the oil. You will be considered in "severe" operating conditions which means you need to change your oil more often. Do these 2 things and you will be good. I usually take the stanger out a few times a week on the highway so she can stretch her legs ;).

HondaHawkGT Senior Enthusiast

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I havr to do a lot of quick 1 mile trips due to being on call at night dor work. I stick to full synthetic oil and make a couple longer drives every week to burn the moisture out the oil in the wintertime.

nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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If its a lease don't worry about it, truck be long gone before any issues show. If your truck and that weight I wouldn't even blink an eye at that weight, just be sure to keep up on maint a little better.

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I have a short 1.5 mile commute to work also. But I have different means of transportation to take advantage of; between a couple motorcycles on nice days or test vehicles from my work.

 

 

I always consider driving the bicycle to work since it is so close lol. But I can't seem to motivate myself at 6:30 am to hop on a bike and pedal to work in casual business attire.

nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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I got to thinking if I have short drives to work everyday and don't drive that many miles period, and don't use the truck for towing or what trucks are meant for. I guess maybe I would rethink the purchase of a 40-50k truck just my opinion.

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I got to thinking if I have short drives to work everyday and don't drive that many miles period, and don't use the truck for towing or what trucks are meant for. I guess maybe I would rethink the purchase of a 40-50k truck just my opinion.

 

Why? The same person can spend 40-50K on a loaded sedan or some other SUV to drive their short distance in style. Some people just prefer to spend that money on a truck.

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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The dealer probably gets oil delivered in bulk, but it'll meet the Dexos standard. But as others say, I'd go by time for oil changes and not distance or the oil life monitor.

Yes, they typically get it in drums (cheaper that way) and it is exactly the same Dexos spec GM oil they sell in quart containers at the parts counter.

brians09 Enthusiast

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EXACTLY! I look at my bicycle at 6:30am and laugh. I'm not riding that thing in dress clothes.

I have a short 1.5 mile commute to work also. But I have different means of transportation to take advantage of; between a couple motorcycles on nice days or test vehicles from my work.

 

 

I always consider driving the bicycle to work since it is so close lol. But I can't seem to motivate myself at 6:30 am to hop on a bike and pedal to work in casual business attire.

 

Possibly... If I didn't tow a tandem axle trailer and needed a truck bed to haul stuff I would have gone with an Audi Q5 suv or something. But then again I would have spent the same amount of money and still only drive a couple miles. Oh well :dunno:

I got to thinking if I have short drives to work everyday and don't drive that many miles period, and don't use the truck for towing or what trucks are meant for. I guess maybe I would rethink the purchase of a 40-50k truck just my opinion.

nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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EXACTLY! I look at my bicycle at 6:30am and laugh. I'm not riding that thing in dress clothes.

 

Possibly... If I didn't tow a tandem axle trailer and needed a truck bed to haul stuff I would have gone with an Audi Q5 suv or something. But then again I would have spent the same amount of money and still only drive a couple miles. Oh well :dunno:

Yeah I don't know your situation. Always possible to have a hot car, Camaro, mustang, chally, and then an old truck to do work with.

benjaminforeal Enthusiast

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EXACTLY! I look at my bicycle at 6:30am and laugh. I'm not riding that thing in dress clothes.

 

Possibly... If I didn't tow a tandem axle trailer and needed a truck bed to haul stuff I would have gone with an Audi Q5 suv or something. But then again I would have spent the same amount of money and still only drive a couple miles. Oh well :dunno:

 

 

Hey at least your located in beautiful California! Here in Kansas we have hot muggy summers, short falls, harsh winters, then right back to summer (where did spring go?) lol.

 

 

Why? The same person can spend 40-50K on a loaded sedan or some other SUV to drive their short distance in style. Some people just prefer to spend that money on a truck.

 

Well put. Why not have a full size truck that can do everything? I was looking at a Vette (2011 z06) of equiv. price as my truck. Sure, a young lad like myself would love the power and probably end up in jail, but it wasn't practical for a daily.

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