GMC Sierra 1500 Oil Type

You’ve got a workhorse sitting in your Gas City driveway thanks to your new GMC Sierra 1500. With its internal combustion engine, you’ll need to change the oil at regular intervals so your pickup truck stays in great condition for years to come.

Find out more about the GMC Sierra 1500 oil type with our guide. When you’re ready, bring your pickup in for an oil change in and around Hartford City.

What Is the Right GMC Sierra Oil Type?

The GMC Sierra 1500 oil type depends on the engine under the hood. For your pickup’s gasoline engine, we recommend SAE 5W-30 Dexos1 full synthetic oil. If you want protection for really low temperatures that might dip below 20 degrees, as we get every year in IN, consider 0W-30 oil that will help your oil stay vibrant when it’s very cold.

With a powerful Duramax turbodiesel engine, use SAE 0W-20 DexosD diesel engine oil. We suggest this special oil because diesel engines are configured differently than gasoline engines, and you’ll need more protection for the heavy-duty pistons.

Why Is ACDelco Dexos1 Full Synthetic the Best GMC Sierra Oil Type?

Our service technicians highly recommend using ACDelco Dexos1 full synthetic oil for modern GMC vehicles. See the four main benefits you get from full synthetic motor oil in your pickup truck:

• High resistance to oxidation that prevents the oil from breaking down sooner
• Excellent low-temperature flow and pumpability during cold start-ups, perfect for chilly IN winters
• Excellent protection to help prevent the formation of sludge and other harmful deposits
• Better longevity for engine parts, saving you more money in the long run

How Often Should You Change the Oil in Your GMC Sierra 1500?

We recommend changing your GMC Sierra’s oil every 7,500 miles with full synthetic oil. We also suggest a genuine GMC Sierra 1500 oil filter from our parts department. Why use a genuine OEM part for your oil change? Genuine oil and oil filters from GMC are specifically designed for your Sierra’s engine. They will keep your engine in better condition than other brands, and your engine will last longer.

At each maintenance appointment, our service team will thoroughly inspect your vehicle, replace any necessary components, and make sure that everything is working properly. We’ll perform a GMC Sierra 1500 oil change if it’s time. And we’ll let you know what maintenance you might need for your next service appointment.

Why Use Full Synthetic Oil Instead of Conventional Oil?

You can use conventional oil in the GMC Sierra 1500. However, we don’t recommend it. Conventional oil isn’t as effective. You’ll have to change regular oil every 3,000 miles rather than every 7,500 miles, which actually costs more in the long run.

Full synthetic oil is fine-tuned in the refinery to perform higher and last longer for your pickup engine. Synthetic oil is more expensive upfront, but you don’t have to get it changed as often compared to conventional oil. Even better, your engine will be in better shape with full synthetic oil because it stays cleaner.

Get a GMC Sierra 1500 Oil Change in Marion

Bring your GMC Sierra 1500 in for an oil change whenever you’re ready. Contact us, call (765) 293-0035, or schedule a service appointment at your convenience. We’ll handle any vehicle maintenance task and get you back on the Wabash roads in no time thanks to our experienced crew of technicians. For more maintenance reads, review how to check transmission fluid!