Engine oil
SAE 0W-20 full synthetic
Must carry the dexos1 approval. Mobil 1, ACDelco dexos1 and Pennzoil all list it.
8.0 qt with filterReplace: per Oil Life Monitor
Chevrolet
Your car
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil type, capacity & maintenance
5.3L V8 · RWD or 4WD
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
Your oil change shopping list
Everything for one DIY oil changeParts & fluids for the 2021 Silverado 1500
Oil filter
ACDelco PF63E
Spin-on filter for the 5.3L V8.
1 filterReplace: every oil change
Drain plug
Inspect, reuse
O-ring style plug. Replace it if the seal is flattened or nicked.
Replace: if worn
Engine air filter
Fits 2021 Silverado 5.3L
Inspect at every oil change; replace sooner in dust.
Replace: every 45,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Fits 2021 Silverado 1500
Behind the glovebox.
Replace: every 22,500 mi
Spark plugs
Set of 8 (ACDelco)
Long-life iridium plugs.
8 plugsReplace: every 97,500 mi
Every 7,500 miles: what's due
Pick your mileage to see what comes due at that service.
7,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
15,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
22,500 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
30,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
37,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
45,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
- Engine air filterLarge airbox, no tools · every 45,000 miShop part →
52,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
60,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
67,500 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
75,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
82,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
90,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
- Engine air filterLarge airbox, no tools · every 45,000 miShop part →
97,500 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the Oil Life Monitor says · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Spark plugsSet of 8 · every 97,500 miShop part →
Other years: 2020 Silverado 1500 · 2022 Silverado 1500 · All Silverado 1500 years
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