2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Oil Type and Capacities

Chevrolet recommends that for all oil changes in the 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500, ACDelco full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil is used.

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The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 requires 5W-30 engine with a capacity of 4.5 q for the 4.3 L engine and 6.0 q for all other engines. See the chart below for links to products.

EngineOil TypeCapacityOil Filter
4.3 L V65W-304.3 L (4.5 q)ACDelco – PF47
4.8 L V85W-305.7 L (6.0 q)ACDelco – PF48
5.3 L V85W-305.7 L (6.0 q)ACDelco – PF48
6.2 L V85W-305.7 L (6.0 q)ACDelco – PF48
2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Oil Capacity, Type and Filter Type

For the engines that use 5W-30, during extreme temperatures and operating under -20F, 0W-30 oil can be used in its place. It is important that no additives are put into the engine oil.

The information provided in this article was taken from the 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 owner’s manual unless otherwise stated. It is your responsibility to make sure you use the appropriate oil in your truck.

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4.3 L V6 Engine

The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.3 L engine requires 4.5 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF47 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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Engine oil for 4.3 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

ACDelco PF47 Engine Oil Filter

ACDelco PF-47 Engine Oil Filter

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Engine oil filter for 4.3 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

4.8 L V8 Engine

The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF48 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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Engine oil for 4.8 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

ACDelco PF48 engine oil filter-min

ACDelco PF-48 Engine Oil Filter

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5.3 L V8 Engine

The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF48 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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Engine oil for 5.3 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

ACDelco PF48 engine oil filter-min

ACDelco PF-48 Engine Oil Filter

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Engine oil filter for 5.3 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

6.2 L V8 Engine

The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 6.2 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the ACDelco – PF48 engine oil filter

acdelco 5w 30 engine oil

ACDelco 5W-30 Engine Oil

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Engine oil for 6.2 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

ACDelco PF48 engine oil filter-min

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Engine oil filter for 6.2 L 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

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