If you’re buying a truck soon, do yourself a favor and get familiar with its maintenance needs.
Every truck is different, including the 2019 Chevy Silverado, so, you’ll need to know all its exact details, such as how much oil it takes and how often to change it.
How many quarts of oil does a 2019 Chevy Silverado take?
Depending on its engine size, this truck needs between six to eight quarts of oil. You’ll want to use full synthetic engine oil that meets dexos1 specs in either SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 weights unless it’s freezing out.
To take proper care of your truck, you’ll need to know all you can about its recommended oil capacity, weights, and service intervals. With that information in hand, you can keep your vehicle running strong for years to come.
Equipping Powerplants with Enough Motor Oil
While designing each engine, automotive manufacturers must determine just how much oil their powerplants will need. They need to recommend just enough oil to coat all the moving parts without going overboard.
Above all else, the engine must have enough for the oil pump to circulate through all the passageways without running out. If the pump cannot draw enough oil up out of the pan, the resulting friction and heat could damage the moving parts.
They have to balance that need against keeping the oil pan a reasonable size and minimizing fluid usage. You don’t want to pay more than necessary for each oil change, after all.
Total Amount of Oil Used in the 2019 Chevy Silverado
To keep the oil flowing through the passageways as described in the video above, each of the engines used in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado have a recommended oil capacity. When changing your oil, your technician will use these guidelines to add the right amount of oil after draining it all out and changing the filter.
Both the 2.7L (166 ci) inline four-cylinder engine and the 4.3L (262.5 ci) V6 hold six quarts of oil. As they are a bit bigger, the 5.3L (325 ci) and 6.2L (376 ci) V8 powerplants both require eight quarts. Going over the recommended amount could cause your truck to smoke and run rough. So, it’s important that you always use the dipstick to check the fluid level and drain some out of you go over.
Chevy recommends only using dexos1 approved gen 2 fluids. You’ll want to select SAE 5W-30 for the 2.7L I4 and 4.3L V6 engines. If you’re operating the vehicle in a location that reaches below -20 degrees Fahrenheit, use 0W-30 instead. With that switch, the engine will start up much easier in extreme temperatures due to the low viscosity of the fluid.
If you have the larger V8s, you can go with 0W-20 in all weather conditions. For all engine types, skip the additives and cleaners since those substances can damage your engine and void your warranty.
You can always refer to the owner’s manual if you’re unsure how to best care for your truck. A trusted technician can also provide this info if you don’t have the manual handy.
Time to Buy a Silverado? Get Help from Vehicle History
If you’re getting ready to buy a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, it’s time to brush up on your inspection and test drive skills. Also, don’t forget to grab VIN and license plate information, so you can run it through Vehicle History.
With that move, you’ll learn about any major faults in each truck’s past, including minor to severe accidents. You can then make the best buying decision possible by using that info to weigh each option.
