factory OIL in a 2016 2500HD 6.0L ??

trx680 · April 1, 2017

Does the factory use conventional oil or synthetic at the factory?

Got a 2016 Chevy 2500HD with the 6.0 gas. Nearing its first oil change soon.

8lugCT · April 1, 2017

I believe the manufacturer suggests a synthetic blend. I'm assuming that's what goes in at the factory.

Cosmic Charlie · April 1, 2017

As of 2015 HD 6.0 they went to Full Synthetic ...0/20 Full Syn ... (2014 1500's)

I don't think you'll find a Syn blend in that weight

Frequently Asked Questions About dexos1™ 0W20 Engine Oil

Question: Why dexos1™ 0W20 engine oil?

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Question: What do the numbers 0W20 represent?

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sdeeter19555 · April 1, 2017

The 6.0l is still 5w30 from what I understand...and the typical Dexos spec is now full synthetic as of just a month ago as I understand it.

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Cosmic Charlie · April 1, 2017

The 2011 to 2016 Generation 1 Dexos1 is a synthetic blend. GM is superseding the Gen 1 with the new Generation 2 Dexos1 oils. The Gen 2 oils are full synthetic, and replace all of the Dexos1 generation 1 oils. Every dealer should have it in 5w30 already, and they are switching the 0w20 at the moment.

newdude · April 1, 2017

As of 2015 HD 6.0 they went to Full Synthetic ...0/20 Full Syn ... (2014 1500's)

I don't think you'll find a Syn blend in that weight

6.0 has and is still 5w30. 0w20 is a 5.3 and 6.2 truck thing only. Factory fill on a 2016 will be Dexos1 Generation 1 oil so synthetic blend. Dexos1 Gen 2 is full synthetic and replaces the Gen 1 spec.

newdude · April 1, 2017

Does the factory use conventional oil or synthetic at the factory?

Got a 2016 Chevy 2500HD with the 6.0 gas. Nearing its first oil change soon.

See my other post above this. 5w30 synthetic blend. GM factory fill oil for a 2016 would have been ACDelco Dexos 5w30 synthetic blend. It has been replaced by Gen 2 Dexos1 spec which is now full synthetic.

Cosmic Charlie · April 1, 2017

6.0 has and is still 5w30. Factory fill on a 2016 will be Dexos1 Generation 1 oil so synthetic blend. Dexos1 Gen 2 is full synthetic and replaces the Gen 1 spec.

ok

My error

actually my dealer miss led me when I asked just last month ... told me my truck needs 0w20 full syn - he was sort of right though not correct on the oem original ... +-

WIarcheryhunter · April 1, 2017

Does the factory use conventional oil or synthetic at the factory?

Got a 2016 Chevy 2500HD with the 6.0 gas. Nearing its first oil change soon.

My owners manual says to use 5W30 in Dexos Synthetic Blend or better. I am also near my first oil change. I will be using full synthetic. I can buy it for $11.00 a gallon when I buy a 16 gallon keg.

trx680 · April 1, 2017

so 0w20 to me seems a little thin for a work truck whos engine gets a good workout.

So I'll go the route of the heavier oil, the 5w30

I'm all for full synthetic.

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Now this Gen 1 and 2 Dexos?? Not sure of the difference.

I generally use Mobil 1 full synthetic. Any issues with Mobil 1?

sdeeter19555 · April 2, 2017

That's what I'm running right now, 5w30 Mobil 1 full synthetic.

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4x4Pete · April 2, 2017

The first oil change was completed yesterday. 4500kms. I pickup oil when it is on sale, this time it's Castrol full synthetic. The Castrol comes in 5 litre jugs. I like the fact the truck takes 6 quarts , my wife's car takes 4 so if I buy 2 jugs of Castrol I can do both the truck and her car. Luckily their both 5w30. For some reason Mobil 1 comes in 4.4 litre jugs and the 1 litre bottles don't go on sale this makes it difficult and expensive to use.

Something to look out for- I did notice that the grease boots seemed empty, I just add enough grease to just barely see the boot move. The lower ball joints took a few pumps each and looked collapsed before hand. I suggest having a look at yours, I wished I did earlier. Everything else was good.

trx680 · April 2, 2017

The first oil change was completed yesterday. 4500kms. I pickup oil when it is on sale, this time it's Castrol full synthetic. The Castrol comes in 5 litre jugs. I like the fact the truck takes 6 quarts , my wife's car takes 4 so if I buy 2 jugs of Castrol I can do both the truck and her car. Luckily their both 5w30. For some reason Mobil 1 comes in 4.4 litre jugs and the 1 litre bottles don't go on sale this makes it difficult and expensive to use.

Something to look out for- I did notice that the grease boots seemed empty, I just add enough grease to just barely see the boot move. The lower ball joints took a few pumps each and looked collapsed before hand. I suggest having a look at yours, I wished I did earlier. Everything else was good.

yea, I dont think Hendrick greased the front end on mine either. I greased it up

revrnd · April 4, 2017

Something to look out for- I did notice that the grease boots seemed empty, I just add enough grease to just barely see the boot move. The lower ball joints took a few pumps each and looked collapsed before hand. I suggest having a look at yours, I wished I did earlier. Everything else was good.

Thanks for the tip, I'll crawl underneath the next dry day & check that out.