2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 oil additives

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Driving and Operating 295
Premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM
specification D4814 with a posted octane
rating (R+M)/2 of 91 or greater is
recommended. If unavailable, unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane rating of
87 may be used, but will result in reduced
performance and driveability. If heavy
knocking is heard when using gasoline rated
at 91 or greater, the engine needs service.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel.
Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels
greater than 15% by volume.
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so may
damage the vehicle and void its
warranty:
.For vehicles that are not FlexFuel, fuel
labeled greater than 15% ethanol by
volume, such as mid-level ethanol
blends (16–50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
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Caution (Continued)
.Fuel with any amount of methanol,
methylal, ferrocene, and aniline. These
fuels can corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and rubber
parts.
.Fuel containing metals such as
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT), which can damage
the emissions control system and
spark plugs.
.Fuel with a posted octane rating of
less than the recommended fuel. Using
this fuel will lower fuel economy and
performance, and may decrease the
life of the emissions catalyst.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel
octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI). For
fuel not to use in a foreign country, see
Prohibited Fuels0295.
Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your vehicle.
If your country does not have TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to the
vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at every oil
change or 15 000 km (9,000 mi), whichever
occurs first. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus
−Gasoline will help keep your vehicle’s
engine fuel deposit free and performing
optimally.
Filling the Tank (Pickup Model)
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which
side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See
Fuel Gauge
0110.
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently
and can cause injury or death.
Follow these guidelines to help avoid
injuries to you and others:
.Read and follow all the instructions on
the fuel pump island.
.Turn off the engine when refueling.
.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Vehicle Care 339
Caution (Continued)
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range), the engine could be
damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit
driving of the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0335 for
the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range. Push the
dipstick all the way back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0421.
Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the
dexos1 specification. Engine oils that have
been approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked with the
dexos1 approved logo.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended engine
oil or equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for
the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for
the 2.7L L4 engine. Cold Temperature
Operation: In an area of extreme cold,
where the temperature falls below −29 °C
(−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An
oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier
cold starting for the engine at extremely
low temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the appropriate
viscosity grade, it is recommended to select
an oil of the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the dexos1
specification are all that is needed for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements
that can be unhealthy for your skin and
could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil
stay on your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings
about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment.
If you change your own oil, be sure to drain
all the oil from the filter before disposal.
Never dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.
Recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
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Index 453
ExteriorCargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230, 353
Four-Wheel-Drive
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Locking Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 288
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 298
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295, 297
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . 365, 367
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 105
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 161
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433