What kind of oil does a GM truck use?
Tried to get your vehicle info from your signature so not sure if this is the truck you need the info for. [1] SAE 5W-30 is preferred. [2] Synthetic gear oil, GM part no. 12346190 or equivalent. [3] GM part no. 12345349 or equivalent. [4] GM specification 9986115. [5] Do not use limited slip additive. [7] may be used in front differential.
What kind of oil does a 1990 Chevy Silverado use?
I have a 1990 5.0 liter V8 in my 90 Silverado, it’s owners manual says I need 5W/30, so that is what it gets. Both engines run summer and winter and are quiet and run excellent. I don’t want to fix something not broke.
Is it safe to put synthetic oil in my older GM Truck?
If you drive your truck daily, the resiliency of synthetic oil makes it safe to push a few thousand miles past your suggested oil change mileage. Even if you drive only occasionally, it’s still a good idea to use synthetic oil because conventional oil will start to break down much earlier, even when not in use.
What kind of oil does a GMC Sierra 97 use?
For a GMC Sierra 97, owners manual said for engine oil I need to use 5w30 but my mechanic said my car its too told to use that oil and recommended me to use 15w40. Can you help me out with this? GM designed it to run 5w30 when they came out.
What kind of oil does a Chevy Suburban use?
Also called engine lubricant or motor oil, engine oil protects gasoline engines by lubricating the moving parts, preventing harmful deposits from forming on the engine and removing contaminants that damage the engine. Engine oil flush for Chevy Suburban flushes pollutants in your SUV before changing your engine oil.
What kind of Oil can I put in my Chevy truck?
If your vehicle was originally charged with R12 refrigerant, for example, the oil type specified, ‘mineral’, will not apply. Additionally, General Motors issues Bulletin # 02-01-39-004B replacing PAG 150 oil with a lower viscocity oil. Thus, TechChoice now indicates PAG 46 (P46D) oil for those vehicles. All Engines w/ Front & Rear AC
If you drive your truck daily, the resiliency of synthetic oil makes it safe to push a few thousand miles past your suggested oil change mileage. Even if you drive only occasionally, it’s still a good idea to use synthetic oil because conventional oil will start to break down much earlier, even when not in use.
What kind of oil do you use in an engine?
Motor oil also neutralizes naturally-occurring acids in the engine. Sulfur that’s present in gasoline can react with water and oxygen, creating sulfuric acid, which is corrosive and very damaging to your engine.