Need help finding a good oil for 2014 GMC SIERRA

[DownSouthSierra7]

Hey BITOG community! I'm new to the forum and could use some suggestions on a good oil to use in my 5.3L EcoTec.
With that said here are my specs.
- I own a 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L EcoTec
- GM recommends a Dexos1 certified 0w20 oil
- I live in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA
- I drive moderately and not to hard but not like a grandpa either. I still enjoy getting down on the accelerator.
- My travel to work everyday is 62 miles round trip on the highway in heavy traffic in the afternoons.
I prefer a synthetic oil over conventional oil hands down.
So I came to you all because I know y'all know your stuff. Thank you guys in advance!

 

[NH73]

Well good you preferring synthetic over conventional, because there is no conventional oil that passes Dexos1. There at least a synthetic blend. So going to a full synthetic is a good choice. The choice pretty wide open in the synthetic field, most have the Dexos1 certification. There different ones on here that liked using Mobil 1 Advance Fuel Economy or Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

 

[Nitronoise]

Good Morning , welcome to the BITOG forum, and Merry Christmas

I have run QSUD in both my wife's Freestyle and in my Buick with great results results and clean labs back from Blackstone, everyone here has a favorite and QSUD is DEXOS approved and should serve you well, and I am a Quaker State Fan ,how ever I did snatch some Penzoil for a trial @$2.00 a quart for the Buick this summer from auto zone,

 

[skyactiv]

What oil you use won't matter at all if your comparing Pennzoil, Castrol, Quaker State, Valvoline, Mobil and the popular name brands you've heard of. You can order ACDelco 0W20 on Wal-Mart.com for $5.39 a quart and pick it up in store when it arrives.
Me? I'd use Castrol for it's titanium content.

Here a link to the GM oil:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/ACDelco-10-9116-Dexos1-0w20-1qt/47423990

 

[sciphi]

Run whatever full synthetic dexos1 0w-20 you want. For all the fuss about it on this forum, dexos1 is a pretty stout specification.

 

[Branson304]

Run any 0W-20 full synthetic DEXOS approved oil you want to! Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline SynPower, Castrol Edge, Quaker State Ultimate, the list could go on. They are all excellent oils. Pick one & follow the oil life monitor in your truck.

 

[splinter]

Originally Posted By: DownSouthSierra7
..My travel to work everyday is 62 miles round trip on the highway in heavy traffic in the afternoons..

Yikes...what's its typical fuel consumption with your Gen-V drivetrain combination?

 

[Ram01]

QSUD 0w20 is all u need

 

[sopususer]

All the previous advice is spot on. Any major syn 0W-20 will serve well. I am using NAPA full synthetic (Valvoline SynPower clone?) in my '14 Silverado 5.3. Meets the dexos1 certification and can be had on sale for $3.49ish 3 or 4 times a year. The oil seems to agree well with my truck and I expect to stick with NAPA syn unless something changes.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[Rand]

The best widely available 0w20 is M1 EP.

That my opinion but it checks all the right boxes.

Example it has a large % of PAO basestock

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The cheapest synthetic on sale will usually meet dexos standards and will work to the full OCI suggested by your OLM.

AAP has QSUD and a filter for only $20. It will serve you well

 

[zrxkawboy]

Originally Posted By: Ram01
QSUD 0w20 is all u need


I agree: QSUD is a great oil at a great price.

 

[CT8]

Originally Posted By: sciphi
Run whatever full synthetic dexos1 0w-20 you want. For all the fuss about it on this forum, dexos1 is a pretty stout specification.
I would agree with this recommendation !!

 

[beanoil]

Welcome, and MC2U! NAPA has a sale every couple months on their house synthetic. The 0w20 goes on sale for about 3.49 a quart. That's my first pick for a quality oil at a good price. You'll also find Mag1 0w20 at Farm and Home Supply. Wait for a bucket sale ( whatever fits in the bucket ), and you can get Mag1 cheap.
http://www.mag1.com/Products.aspx?id=bb59b3e3-741c-44a2-9b27-d24fab3f7773

 

[gabriel9766]

correct me if im wrong, those are 8 quart sumps? im running PP 0W20 in my Malibu and I like it so far.

 

[06VtecV6]

Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
correct me if im wrong, those are 8 quart sumps? im running PP 0W20 in my Malibu and I like it so far.


how would PP 0w-20 be a better options then PYB atleast in the 10-30 I have been using to TOP OFF(at 1qt now and on an 10k OCI) I Get the synthetic molecules aspect of it but GRP III is the newest iteration in the series oof what constitutes a synthetic. GP III doesn't make a syn, it's the GP IV which is the rule I Go by. Call me school but it never gets old.

This are my year-round picks.

1. 10-30 PYB (only cause I just used a qt to top off and good add pack of moly with FM)
2. 5w30 Val full syn (purportedly has GP IV)
3. Castrol edge 5w30 (the ones with the euro certs)
4. Mobil 1 Extended 0w-20/0w-30
5. M1 0w-20 AFE
6. PP 0w-20
7. German Castrol 5w30

 

[tig1]

I have been using M1 0-20 AFE for several years now with excellent results at 10K OCIs.

 

[Malo83]

Pennz Platinum

 

[gabriel9766]

Originally Posted By: 06VtecV6
Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
correct me if im wrong, those are 8 quart sumps? im running PP 0W20 in my Malibu and I like it so far.


how would PP 0w-20 be a better options then PYB atleast in the 10-30 I have been using to TOP OFF(at 1qt now and on an 10k OCI) I Get the synthetic molecules aspect of it but GRP III is the newest iteration in the series oof what constitutes a synthetic. GP III doesn't make a syn, it's the GP IV which is the rule I Go by. Call me school but it never gets old.

This are my year-round picks.

1. 10-30 PYB (only cause I just used a qt to top off and good add pack of moly with FM)
2. 5w30 Val full syn (purportedly has GP IV)
3. Castrol edge 5w30 (the ones with the euro certs)
4. Mobil 1 Extended 0w-20/0w-30
5. M1 0w-20 AFE
6. PP 0w-20
7. German Castrol 5w30

if he is going to be doing his own oil changes his only option is full syn oil unless he get the 0w20 from the dealer. All i said is PP 0W20 is a great oil working in my malibu and could be a good choice for his truck.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: Rand
The best widely available 0w20 is M1 EP.

That my opinion but it checks all the right boxes.

Example it has a large % of PAO basestock

I agree with Rand about M1 EP 0W20. Especially you can accumulate more than 300 miles a week or up to about 15k miles in 6 months, M1 EP 0W20 will be able to be used for 2 OCI's a year, after warranty.