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Hey everyone, we noticed this question comes up a lot, so we finally put together one master cheat sheet. It covers the exact oil capacity, filter numbers, and drain plug torques for every GM truck and SUV from 2016 through 2026. Bookmark the full guide here so you never have to guess again: https://www.gm-trucks.com/gm-engine-oil-capacity-guide/

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Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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1 minute ago, TXGREEK said:

 


Have you ever used it on your truck?


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No. I just use AMSOIL's.  I think ms3dale has used it on his.

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dieselfan1
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8 quarts already . No need to explain.  Welcome to the site Mikey.?      I'll say it before someone else does. 8 of these.....

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Absolute: Filter Rating meaning 99.9% of the particles larger than a specified micron rating will be trapped on or within the filter. (Good luck getting that number and it is way larger than you think

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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They’re sooo freaking cheap! Amazon has them so ridiculously cheap!

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Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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They’re sooo freaking cheap! Amazon has them so ridiculously cheap!

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I use these on my customers vehicles since they want their oil changed every 5k miles.  This filter works well for that change interval.  This is a great price.  I got mine from Ebay by the case for basically the same price each but in a case of 12 filters.  I change four vehicles out that use this filter so I go through them fast.

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Here’s a video pretty much describing the way these new filters are built and their condition after use




Yeah, no thanks! I’m sticking with Amsoil filters.


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Bob2C Enthusiast

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Can these be used? Looks like the old style before they changed to the plastic and thin metal crap.

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I have 2 vehicles that use canister oil filters. I’m like what the hell. The last vehicle I had that was like that was my 65 el Camino. 

Grumpy Bear Senior Enthusiast

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6 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

Now wait a darn minute! You telling me that not everything you see on YouTube is real, just fake news??!! So the GM oil filter is not made out of cardboard with plastic backing mesh?

 

When I was a kid, and that was a long time ago, I was browsing the parts counter and found an AC-Delco oil filter that had a filter media that looked like course straw or shredded cane stalks. I believed my father called them horse hair. That sort of stink sticks to a product for a long time. Like Datsun and their first go here state side. Even after changing their name and decades of time passing they still have not, and may never make, a full recovery in reputation. However, it would be a mistake to think that this company does not possess some top shelf technology and uses it.

 

The question isn't even, 'Who has the best'? Example. I have a drawing my grand daughter sent me I want to put up on the corkboard in the kitchen. I could put it up with a thumbtack or I could use a Hilti Gun and a 20 penny nail. So the question really is how much is appropriate for the task. If you think an extra 300000% driving/holding force is in order buy all means, buy a Hilti and use it. 

 

However it would be poor form to look down upon a fella who finds the thumbtack the right tool.  

 

 

Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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3 hours ago, Bob2C said:

Can these be used? Looks like the old style before they changed to the plastic and thin metal crap.

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Yes.

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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When I was a kid, and that was a long time ago, I was browsing the parts counter and found an AC-Delco oil filter that had a filter media that looked like course straw or shredded cane stalks. I believed my father called them horse hair. That sort of stink sticks to a product for a long time. Like Datsun and their first go here state side. Even after changing their name and decades of time passing they still have not, and may never make, a full recovery in reputation. However, it would be a mistake to think that this company does not possess some top shelf technology and uses it.
 
The question isn't even, 'Who has the best'? Example. I have a drawing my grand daughter sent me I want to put up on the corkboard in the kitchen. I could put it up with a thumbtack or I could use a Hilti Gun and a 20 penny nail. So the question really is how much is appropriate for the task. If you think an extra 300000% driving/holding force is in order buy all means, buy a Hilti and use it. 
 

However it would be poor form to look down upon a fella who finds the thumbtack the right tool.  

 
 


It could be said the same thing on why use Redline or Amsoil if Minimum required Dexos “approved” gets the job done, obviously not as protective but it gets the job done?

IMHO, This is why there are aftermarket companies that pay attention to what consumers are actually interested in and not “Minimum Required” BS that manufacturers push in order to appease their corporations interests.

We could say that staying with manufacturers products is like free socialist health care, worthless when you really need it but it gets the job done.

Personally, I don’t want something that gets the job done, I want to pick and choose based on my standards and not what’s recommended.

I don’t want to get into a debate about this primarily because it’s not going to change the reality, is a poor quality product that’s produced in order to sell. GM makes excellent trucks, I’ll leave it at that.


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I don’t want to get into a debate about this primarily because it’s not going to change the reality, is a poor quality product that’s produced in order to sell. GM makes excellent trucks, I’ll leave it at that.

 

Really?  Okay. Let's do that. 

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mookdoc6 Senior Enthusiast

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On ‎2‎/‎17‎/‎2020 at 11:11 AM, TXGREEK said:

IMO, There are multiple YouTube videos online that have cut open oem filters, it’s a toss up. It’s one thing what their ratings are from manufacturers, it’s another when it comes to real life testing as cardboard filters are NOT recommended as they’re inadequate for most synthetics in long OCI’s. I’d jump on a GM oem if doing 3k OCI’s but for the same $ the Napa Gold is a far superior synthetic blended filter.

Btw, I’ve seen the oem filters have nylon reinforced screens, cardboard with rubber anti-drain back which is very low quality as it’s pressed onto the cardboard filter which is NOT a good seal. To each their own, this is why there are so many filter manufacturers out there, start at the oem filters and improved with high end aftermarket, just know what you’re buying, micron ratings. Educate yourselves cause a brain is a terrible thing to waste lol.


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What are you talking about?  Cardboard......man your so far in Left Field it's ridiculous! 

JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

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On 2/19/2020 at 7:34 PM, Grumpy Bear said:

Really?  Okay. Let's do that. 

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Could it really be just that easy????

 

I nominate you for President of GM-Trucks.com!!!!

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Could it really be just that easy????

 

I nominate you for President of GM-Trucks.com!!!!

 

Left field? I’m a home runner, they’re junk, cheap garbage, do the research, $2.50 oil filters are CRAP! This is why I don’t buy used, so many ignorant cheap as hell look to buy the cheapest that’ll just get them by. You seem more insecure than someone with actual knowledge. Don’t feel insecure, I wasn’t talking about you and your choice of minimum requirements, there are far better oil filters out there and yes, they cost more than $2.50

 

 

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JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

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Left field? I’m a home runner, they’re junk, cheap garbage, do the research, $2.50 oil filters are CRAP! This is why I don’t buy used, so many ignorant cheap as hell look to buy the cheapest that’ll just get them by. You seem more insecure than someone with actual knowledge. Don’t feel insecure, I wasn’t talking about you and your choice of minimum requirements, there are far better oil filters out there and yes, they cost more than $2.50

 

 

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Missed your quote by one spot, it was a nice reply though.....

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Missed your quote by one spot, it was a nice reply though.....


I aim to please.... [emoji6]


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