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Old Jan 23, 2019 | 10:11 PM
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I just bought a 2014 sicerado 5.3 flex fuel v8. How many quarts of oi 8 or 8.5? Also, what type of oil shoul i run? Full synthetic?
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 4:59 AM
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Originally Posted by P.sullivan
I just bought a 2014 sicerado 5.3 flex fuel v8. How many quarts of oi 8 or 8.5? Also, what type of oil shoul i run? Full synthetic?
8 qtrs. Yes use a synthetic oil with a filter made for it, I use Wix XP brand. Your would be an WL10255XP

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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 9:21 PM
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dexos® engine oil specification , 0-20w . You can look it up on the quaker state web site , 8 qrts . look at the owners manuel to be for sure

I use quaker state 0-20w ultimate durability full synthetic , just make sure it has the Dexos specs on any oil you buy .
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 11:11 PM
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dexos® engine oil specification , 0-20w . You can look it up on the quaker state web site , 8 qrts . look at the owners manuel to be for sure

I use quaker state 0-20w ultimate durability full synthetic , just make sure it has the Dexos specs on any oil you buy .
Yeap! Had to stop using Royal Purple as it didn't have the Dexos rating for a GDI motor. I prefer Valvoline now, but frequent oil and filter changes are the key, no matter what brand of oil that you like.
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