Recent content by jbacke

I dunno about filters from this point on... from what I've read on this forum, Mobil 1 is probably the best, WIX is great, AC Delco is very good, and nothing wrong with the Pure One filter. It is tempting to stick with the AC Delco since it was indeed designed for this engine and is highly...

Thanks for the replies. I've decided to stick with dino oil for this drain and maybe the next one too. I used Chevron Supreme and a Purolator Pure One filter. When I get ready to switch to synthetic at aprx 6k, I'll use Mobil 1 with a Mobil 1 filter.

I bought a new Chevy Silverado 5.3L truck. I've baby'd it for 1,150 miles now and need to start thinking about it's first oil change. I think anywhere between 1k and 1.5k is fine to dump the original oil and filter. (Lets not argue about that) Some people think you should do the first oil change...

Actually, My '05 Silverado does indeed have a gallonmeter, in addition to a hour meter.