Recommendation for an '02 Avalanche

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I've got 2 99 silverados with the 5.3 and an 01 c3 with a 6.0.
The oil life monitor is calibrated for conventional oil. So if you are going to follow it use a conventional n
Spending more money on oil isn't going to extend engine life. Having experience with these engines I can tell you they last forever if you just follow the maintenance schedule.
That being said I used Mobil 1 0w-40 euro this past oil change in my c3. Not that the engine was ever noisy before and not that it wasn't already smooth however this oil made and already nice running engine into one that runs so quiet I can hear the intake sucking air now whereas I never noticed before.
And do yourself a favour and add a can of liqui-moly motor oil saver and a can of mos2. Every ls engine I add this stuff to gets better mileage and runs beautifully.
Trust me.
 
Originally Posted By: Clevy
That being said I used Mobil 1 0w-40 euro this past oil change in my c3. Not that the engine was ever noisy before and not that it wasn't already smooth however this oil made and already nice running engine into one that runs so quiet I can hear the intake sucking air now whereas I never noticed before.


Every run the Mobil 1 0w-40 in the 5.3's? I wonder if it would have a similar effect?
 
Originally Posted By: buster
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Yup, did the OC first thing this morning. That's exactly what I used, in the 5w30 flavor. Fram Ultra was overkill, but I already had it so might as well use it.

I will consider Clevy's advice on the next OC, but i'm quite sure the Maxlife will suffice for the next 4-5k.
 
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