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The 2009 Silverado has four different versions, each with different oil needs. In general, they all have about the same capacity and can hold around 6 quarts of oil. It's best to check the owner's manual for the exact amount needed for your specific model, especially since higher-end models may need more oil and frequent filter changes. Chevrolet suggests using a fully synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil for the best performance, with recommended oil change intervals between 3500 to 5000 miles.
With various engine options available for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500HD, and 3500HD models, the amount of oil required varies depending on the specific engine. Below are the engine options for each model along with their respective oil capacities:
- 2009 Silverado 1500:
- 4.3L V6 engine: requires 4.5 quarts of full synthetic oil
- 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8 (engine codes 0, 3, J, M): each takes 6 quarts of full synthetic oil
- 6.0L V8 (engine codes 5, Y, 2): each requires 6 quarts of full synthetic oil
- 2009 Silverado 2500HD:
- 6.0L V8 gasoline engine: needs 6 quarts of full synthetic oil
- 6.6L turbocharged diesel engine: requires 10 quarts of heavy-duty full synthetic diesel oil
- 2009 Silverado 3500HD:
- 6.0L V8 gasoline engine: requires 6 quarts of full synthetic oil
- 6.6L turbocharged diesel engine: needs 10 quarts of heavy-duty full synthetic diesel oil