What should someone know before doing oil changes on a 5.3 Silverado? Older trucks seemed to use 5W-30, but newer ones call for 0W-20. Does it need to be dexos-approved full synthetic, or is any 0W-20 fine? And how many quarts are needed with the filter? I've seen both 6 and 8 listed.
Also, how is the oil life percentage reset afterward? There doesn't seem to be an obvious button for it.
asked on Oct 29, 2026
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