Oil
- Viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 8 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 7.7 qt
OEM notes: dexos1 Gen 3
2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Maintenance & Specs
Everything you need to maintain your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD — oil specs, maintenance schedule, recalls, and more.
Everything you need to maintain your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD in one place. Uses 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a 8-quart capacity. Below you'll find oil specs, fluid capacities, maintenance schedules, recalls, parts, and links to buy what you need on Amazon.
Oil
0W-20
Full Synthetic
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Capacity
8 qt
with filter
OEM spec: dexos1 Gen 3
Filter options
No filter cross-references added yet.
Drain bolt & hardware
Drain bolt specs not yet added.
Fluid specifications
Transmission Fluid
Buy →- Type
- Dexron VI
- Capacity
- 5.5 qt
- Change interval
- 50,000 mi
Brake Fluid
Buy →- DOT type
- DOT 3
- Change interval
- 45,000 mi
Coolant
Buy →- Type
- Dex-Cool
- Color
- Orange
- Capacity
- 9 qt
- Change interval
- 120,000 mi
Power Steering Fluid
Buy →- Type
- GM Power Steering Fluid
Differential Fluid (rear)
Buy →- Type
- 75W-90 GL-5
- Capacity
- 2.5 qt
- Change interval
- 60,000 mi
Parts & specifications
Spark Plugs
- Type
- Iridium
- Gap
- 0.040
- Quantity
- 4
- Change interval
- 100,000 mi
Battery
- Group size
- 48
- CCA
- 715
Tires
- Size
- 265/70R17
- Front pressure
- 35 PSI
- Rear pressure
- 35 PSI
Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter
Brake Pads
Wiper Blades
Maintenance schedule
Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Towing & Payload
Max Towing Capacity
18,510 lbs
Max Payload
3,979 lbs
Curb Weight
6,500 lbs
GVWR
10,000 lbs
Max Tongue Weight
1,850 lbs
Hitch Class
V
HD
Source: manufacturer
Estimated Current Value
Original MSRP
$65,000
Private Party Value
$33,345 – $36,855
Dealer Retail Value
$38,610 – $43,875
Trade-In Value
$29,835 – $33,345
Depreciation
46%
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
Safety recalls5
Torque specifications
- lug nut
- 120 ft-lbs / 162.7 Nm
- spark plug
- 18 ft-lbs / 24.4 Nm
14mm thread, aluminum head
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Tools & supplies
Step-by-step guide
Detailed walkthrough with tips for first-timers.
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