2007–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Quick answer: Oil and Filter Change on a 2007–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated Easy and takes about 30–45 minutes. You'll need 5 tools for this job, and parts cost about $49. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5W-30 engine oil (6 quarts) | — | $35.00 | |
| Spin-on oil filter | — | $14.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Idle the Silverado for 2–3 minutes to thin the oil, then park on a flat surface and set the parking brake. The 5.3L V8 takes 6 quarts of 5W-30. The truck's ground clearance means you likely will not need to lift it.
Slide under the front and find the drain plug on the rear of the oil pan. The spin-on filter is on the driver's side of the block, accessible from below. Place a large drain pan under the plug.
Remove the oil fill cap on the passenger-side valve cover to vent the crankcase. Loosen the drain plug with a wrench and remove it by hand. The 5.3L's 6-quart sump takes about 10–15 minutes to drain fully.
Loosen the old filter with a filter wrench and spin it off by hand. The 5.3L's filter is in a tight spot. Clean the mounting surface, verify the old gasket came off, oil the new gasket, and install hand-tight plus three-quarter turn.
Thread the drain plug back in by hand, then snug it with the wrench. Pour 6 quarts of 5W-30 through the fill tube. Start the engine for 30 seconds, shut it off, wait 2 minutes, and verify the dipstick reads full. Check underneath for leaks.
Turn the key to ON with the engine off and press the accelerator pedal fully three times within five seconds, then start the truck to confirm the 'Change Engine Oil' message cleared. Or reset through the driver information center.
Pour the 6 quarts of used oil into sealed containers and bag the old filter for recycling at a parts store. The 5.3L with Active Fuel Management is sensitive to oil condition — do not extend intervals beyond the monitor's recommendation.
Quick word from someone who's been under there: I follow the monitor's interval on the 5.3L — I've seen AFM suffer from extended oil changes.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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