Oil types

Asked by GuruDR28 Mar 22, 2017 at 10:00 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I live in Arizona. I have a lot of 0W-20 full
synthetic oil. I want to know if it is safe to
put in my truck.

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

I would not use it,. Your engine is designed for 5W-30.

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Bob answered 7 years ago

0w30 would be fine, but I would not use 0w20 in Arizona in a vehicle that specs. 5w30.

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