Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Type & Capacity
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-8 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2019 models use 0W-20 or 15W-40 or 5W-30 (6-10 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8 qt |
| 2013-2019 | 0W-20 / 15W-40 / 5W-30 | 6-10 qt |
| 2006-2012 | 15W-40 | 10 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Silverado 1500 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-8 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2019 models use 0W-20 or 15W-40 or 5W-30 (6-10 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
About 6-8 qt with a filter change on 2020-2026 models, and 6-10 qt on 2013-2019 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2020-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 2013-2019: 0W-20/15W-40/5W-30; 2006-2012: 15W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.