2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L — Maintenance Cheat Sheet
For the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83) · Last verified 2026-06-13
Quick-reference maintenance specs for the K2XX Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L V8. Watch the oil capacity: GM corrected it from 8.5 to 8.0 quarts by service bulletin after overfill reports.
Engine Oil
- Oil type
- 0W-20 Full Synthetic — must meet dexos1
- Oil capacity (with filter)
- 8.0 US qt — GM TSB PIP5231A corrected from the originally published 8.5
- Oil filter (OEM)
- ACDelco PF63E — EcoTec3 filter; not the older Vortec PF48
- Change interval
- per Oil Life Monitor — max 7,500 mi typical
Tires
- Common tire size
- 265/65R18 — 17"/20" packages differ — check door jamb
- Pressure
- 35 psi — P-metric sizes; LT-rated tires use a higher placard value
Battery
- Group size
- 48 (H6) — premium trims (e.g. High Country) use Group 94R/H7
Check before you wrench: these figures are provided for general
reference only and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's documentation. Values can
vary by trim, engine, options, market, production date, and any aftermarket modifications.
Always verify every value against your own owner's manual, the door-jamb sticker, or the
part itself before performing any service. The Owner's Manual makes no warranty as to the
accuracy or completeness of this information and accepts no liability for any loss or
damage arising from its use. Sources for this page:
GM-Trucks forum — capacity TSB discussion · AMSOIL vehicle lookup — 2018 Silverado 5.3L
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