
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-14632303) - 2021 - CRC - 4/29/20
Service and Maintenance
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see
“
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission
(6-Speed Transmission)
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission
(8-Speed Transmission)
DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission
(10-Speed Transmission)
DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See
.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines
See your dealer.
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle
See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. See