Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
LS 4WD • 5.3L V8 • 10-speed automatic. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
4WD
Body Style
SUV
Engine
5.3L V8
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 8.00 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 0W-20 dexos1 Gen 3 | Normal: 7,500 mi / 12 mo Severe: 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
Rear Differential Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | 75W-90 API GL-5 gear oil | Normal: 60,000 mi Severe: 30,000 mi |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec DEXRON ULV | Normal: 150,000 mi Severe: 45,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
Use dexos-approved 0W-20 for the 5.3L truck V8.
Rear Differential Fluid
Trailer use and repeated heavy loads justify earlier axle service.
Transmission Fluid
Tow duty and heat-heavy full-size SUV use justify earlier service.
Recommended Products
SEVERE GEAR Synthetic EP Gear Lube 75W-90
rear differential fluid
AMSOIL • gear-oil • 75W-90
Fit: Matches the required 75W-90 differential-fluid viscosity and meets API GL-5 differential requirements and API GL-5.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s severe-duty gear-oil line.
Compatibility: Use in differentials that require API GL-5/MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, or MACK GO-J performance.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Ultra-Low-Viscosity
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • transmission-fluid
Fit: Matches the required GM DEXRON ULV transmission spec.
Why we like it: Stays within the required ultra-low-viscosity transmission-fluid category.
Compatibility: Use in applications that require Ford MERCON ULV • GM DEXRON ULV
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
dexos1 Full Synthetic 0W-20
engine oil
ACDelco • engine-oil
Why we like it: Simple dexos-first recommendation for a full-size GM SUV platform.
Origin: manual
Recommendation confidence: low
Source reference: Curated SmartGarageHQ vehicle and product import
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 0W-20
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-20 viscosity requirement and meets the required GM dexos1 Gen 3 spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s flagship engine-oil family.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP (Resource Conserving), ILSAC GF-6A, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, or Ford WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1, and WSS-M2C962-A1.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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