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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 4.5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change (4.3L); or 6 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L), according to the Chevrolet owner's manual.
Quoted from the Chevrolet owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Chevrolet owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 (VIN W)4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD, 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD, 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, 4.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD | 4.5 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 5232004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 411Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 4.8L V8 (VIN V)4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD, 4.8L V8 5-speed manual RWD, 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, 4.8L V8 5-speed manual 4WD | 6 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 5232004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 411Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 5.3L V8 (VIN T or Z)5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD, 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD | 6 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 5232004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 411Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 6.0L V8 (VIN U or N)6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD, 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD | 6 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 5232004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 411Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
Silverado 1500 oil capacity in other years
At a glance
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
4.5 qt with filter
Source
4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09OE tire size
Not published
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil capacity
4.5 qt with filter
Source
4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Oil specification
Not published
Oil filter
Not published
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheel Torque Specs
Lug nut size
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Transmission fluid
DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid
Source
4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Coolant capacity
Not published
Coolant type
DEX-COOL coolant, 50/50 mixture with clean, drinkable water
Source
4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Brake fluid
DOT-3 brake fluid
Source
4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Spark Plugs and Battery
Spark plugs
Not published
Battery group
Not published
Manufacturer reference gap: 1.52 mm. Manual gives spark plug gap 1.52 mm for the 4.3L V6 (VIN W). 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine specifications, PDF p. 522 Accessed 2026-10-09
4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD manufacturer references
2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Capacities, PDF p. 523 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 411 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Coolant and brake fluid, PDF p. 537 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Automatic transmission fluid, PDF p. 538 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine specifications, PDF p. 522 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 10 to 17 mpg across 17 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD5.3L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 522.7647058823529 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD4.3L 6-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD4.3L 6-cylinder · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD4.8L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD4.8L 8-cylinder · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD6.0L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD5.3L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 4WD4.3L 6-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 4WD4.3L 6-cylinder · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 4WD4.8L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 4WD4.8L 8-cylinder · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 4WD5.3L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 AWD6.0L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 12 mpg | 15 mpg | 13 mpg | $4,750 | 683.6153846153846 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 4WD5.3L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| Silverado 1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| Silverado 2500 HD 2WD CNG6.0L 8-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Natural GasEPA configuration record | 9 mpg | 11 mpg | 10 mpg | $4,450 | 703 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 5.3L 8-cylinder, Automatic 4-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 0 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-042004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NHTSA safety ratings
No rating is published in the stored record for this year and model.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
- 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD: 4.5 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD: 4.5 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.8L V8 5-speed manual RWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD: 4.5 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD: 4.5 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 4.8L V8 5-speed manual 4WD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30.
- What type of oil does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
- SAE 5W-30 (4.3L); SAE 5W-30 (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L). Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 use?
- 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.8L V8 5-speed manual RWD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 4.8L V8 5-speed manual 4WD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb. 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD: tire size not published; 140 ft-lb.
- What is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 10 to 17 mpg across 17 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the Silverado 1500?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 0 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Capacities, PDF p. 523 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 411 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Coolant and brake fluid, PDF p. 537 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Automatic transmission fluid, PDF p. 538 Accessed 2026-10-092004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual — Engine specifications, PDF p. 522 Accessed 2026-10-09Last updated