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Matt Prior

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Hey I got a 2017 sierra has 104xxxkm on it whats the best oil everyone recommends for these truck i have the 5.3 

Also do you guys wait for the oil %on the dash to change the oil or do you go 5000k then change it ? 

 

Sorry new to the newer vehicles lmao

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Grumpy Bear
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As you can already see there isn't a 'best oil' that EVERYONE will recommend.  But there are allot of serviceable oils many will recommend. Fact is that list is really long.   As t

txab
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Best way to search the site is by using Google. Put your search parameter in followed by :www.gm-trucks.com   example:   best oil site:www.gm-trucks.com

imiller1974
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I wonder how many dumbass threads like this one are posted on this site? What oil? What trans fluid? What tires? What filter? No wonder all the good members, with good content, hauled ass from here...

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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0w20 now but I was running Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 on my first two oil changes, and ran that in my 2015 HD and the Euro L for my Colorado Diesel.  

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xSHIFTxNASTYx

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I was using Mobil 1 0W20 since I picked up the truck at 13k miles. I just recently switched to Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0W20 at 43k miles since NAPA was running a great sale. Bought 3 sets of oil so that will cover me for the next 15k-20k miles. Planning to try Amsoil but between having to order it and the Rotella being readily available at NAPA, had to pull the trigger and try it out.

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I was using Mobile, recently switched to Supertech 0-20 Dexos approved. $15 for 5 quart jug as apposed to Mobile @ $25. OP, just get any brand you like as long as it's Dexos approved, there's not enough difference to loose sleep over.

I just ignore the OLM, GM has their schedule, I have mine.

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dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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The 12 qt boxes of Mobil 1 have been on sale at Wally's.

$20 a box. ( It's in a bag inside a box) That's pretty hard to beat I don't care where you live.

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Frankielozano214 Senior Enthusiast

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30 minutes ago, dieselfan1 said:

The 12 qt boxes of Mobil 1 have been on sale at Wally's.

$20 a box. ( It's in a bag inside a box) That's pretty hard to beat I don't care where you live.

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Can u seal the bag after it’s been open? That’s cheap af 

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mobil 1 annual protection 5w-30w, changed per OLM which is every 7,500mi. Fram Ultra synthetic filter. 92,000mi. on  4.3 v6.

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dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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Can u seal the bag after it’s been open? That’s cheap af 
It has a spigot like a wine box.

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mookdoc6 Senior Enthusiast

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Let's see?  I used a Red one, green one and black one today?  Rotella,Quaker and Costco....tri-blend baby!  I just scored another Rotella for 11.00 too!  Love the cheap/cheap!

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Frankielozano214 Senior Enthusiast

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3 hours ago, dieselfan1 said:

It has a spigot like a wine box.

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Never seen that at Walmart, I buying it online or in store?

txab Senior Enthusiast

txab

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They have it in stores. Bottom of Rack. Maybe your store just hasn't received it yet

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DeathByNissan55

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I did Driven DI30.  saw some racers using it, says has good protection against some of the downfalls of direct injection engines.

I keep forgetting to check if dexos approved, worst case I lose a lil fuel economy.

 

Did oil analysis on factory oil on first change, will do another oil analysis after oil change coming up, see if there's any difference in contaminants.

 

I'm going off the computer as well for oil change intervals.

 

I plan to post report comparison.

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