What oil does a Duramax take?
The Duramax manufacturers highly recommend the 15W-40 grade engine oils. They are excellent for hot, normal, and moderately cold temperatures (~0o). They don’t liquidate easily and smoothly runs through the veins of your engine.
How much oil does a 6.6 Duramax motor take?
6.6L Duramax Diesel Oil Change Procedures. 10 quarts of engine oil and a new oil filter are needed to perform an oil change. We also recommend changing the drain plug every few oil changes as the seal tends to degrade with age.
How many quarts of oil does a Duramax 3.0 take?
7 Quarts
3.0 LM2 Duramax Engine Oil Change Kit 7 Quarts AC Delco DexosD 0W-20 Light Duty Diesel Engine Oil.
What brand oil does Chevy recommend?
Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil.
Does GM recommend synthetic oil?
Dexos is a synthetic oil developed by GM that is recommended for all 2011 and newer GM vehicles.
How often should you change oil in Duramax?
If your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends a mileage interval greater than 7500 miles, you will need to change your vehicle’s motor oil using DuraMAX synthetic motor oil at least one time per year and as often as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer (or before every 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first).
Where is the fuel filter on a 6.6 Duramax?
The fuel filter is located on the passenger side of the engine below the air intake tube. Remove the center air intake tube (between air filter housing and turbocharger inlet mouthpiece). Remove the passenger side inner fender (secured by a series of plastic body clips).
Is there a break in period for 3.0 Duramax?
At Currie, we recommend the initial break-in to start by driving normally for 15-20 minutes (no bun outs, hard starts, or highway driving), then letting the vehicle rest for 30-minutes, never going over 50 miles without letting it cool. Towing and high speeds should also be avoided until after break-in (300-500 miles).
What oil do GM dealers use?
ExxonMobil’s dexos licensed products will provide consumers with a strong product offer giving GM drivers more options when it comes to their motor oil. Part of the offer will be Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, with Mobil 1 5W-30 for dexos1 and Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 for dexos2.
Does GM require synthetic oil?
GM followed suit generating a synthetic 5w30 oil that conforms to their own stringent specifications. This oil is applicable for most of their passenger vehicles sold after 2011, under the ACDelco Dexos label. To keep your warranty in good standing, you are required to use oils certified by GM as Dexos-compatible.
What kind of oil do I need for a 6.6L Duramax?
Oil selection guide and viscosity chart for all model year 6.6L Duramax diesels in addition to oil change procedures. A full synthetic 15W-40 engine oil is recommended for engines operating above 0 degrees F while a 5W-40 engine oil is required for engines operating in weather conditions below 0 degrees F.
What’s the oil number on a Chevy Duramax?
Thank you, I was concerned that it would not get the proper lubrication throughout the engine. Manual says 15W-40 and 5W-40 @ zero f and below. See the bottom of the second page that emmitt attached. the first number, (5 or 15) is the viscosity of the oil when cold. The secondnumber, 40 is the viscosity of the oil when it is warm.
What kind of engine does a Silverado 6500 have?
The biggest jobs call for the exceptional capability of the Silverado 6500 HD Chassis Cab. The standard Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 and Allison® automatic transmission can be combined to deliver a GVWR of up to 23,500 lbs.†
Where is the oil filter on a Duramax 4 wheel drive?
• Remove the oil filter (located to the left of the engine above the front driveshaft on 4 wheel drive trucks) by unscrewing it from its mount. If the filter is stubborn, use an oil filter wrench or wrap a piece of sandpaper around the circumference of the filter to prevent your hand from slipping.