6 Months Later... 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax Review 

I have a 21 Silverado RST, 3 L diesel I LOVE it! It’s smooth, it’s sweet, it’s comfortable, it gets great mileage . I’ve made two trips from Omaha Nebraska to North Carolina, hauling trailers. One with the 16 foot covered trailer, the other, wish an open car carrier, with a 2005 full-size Buick, LeSabre. Going to the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, I did not even know that trailer was behind me. The tow/haul mode on this truck is incredible!!!

I've had the 22 a little over a month, and wow! Due to my father having dementia, I've had to make several trips from Maryland to Detroit Michigan! I never need to stop for fuel or DEF. I just had the first oil change and this truck continues to surprise me. You assessment is 100% on target, thank you for keeping me informed on things I didn't think of. Oh, and the one Month mileage is 6500.

It’s 2023 not 1973. We should not be having to add oil to our engines in between oil changes in my opinion. My daily is a 2015 Cummins and it basically uses no oil in between my 7500 mile services.

I hit 25k on my 2021 silverado 3.0!!! No mechanical issue thus far. It does not burn oil & def usage is minimal. Averaging 32-33 mpg & i drive 700 miles a week with 1 fillup. Low end torque is amazing . I would recommend this engine to everyone.

I enjoyed your review. I have the 2022 GMC Sierra with SLT trim. Last year we did a 9400 mile road trip and averaged 28.6 mpg. The truck is super smooth and makes me feel very confident in all driving situations. I have had a few glitches, but nothing that is a show stopper. The oil issue you've spoken about hasn't been too bad on this, but it isn't the LZ0 like yours, I have the LM2. Hope you enjoy your trip.

my f150 with the 5.0 had major oil consumption problems with the 5w20, I switched to 5w30, zero oil consumption issues. I still want to get one of these, I like the better fuel mileage.

My best 450 miles is 42.7. My average is 32-33 mpg and my typical month I fuel up once a month. Love this truck!!! Highly recommended if you don’t tow/haul anything super heavy.

I have a 22 silverado 3.0. Best torque feel and most comfortable ride ever. I average 24+ mpg daily driving and 31 on hwy. I am a certified diesel mechanic for 38 years and mostly have worked on cummins over the years. GM overall has built a winner with the 3.0 especially in todays EPA regulations,it is a great design with a lot of thought put into it..45,000 miles and counting. Pulls a 20' bass boat with ease.

I have a 2023 LTZ Z71 Duramax; I love it. Bought it new June 1st have just under 6k miles. Live in Florida; getting 31 and 32 mpg on trips. Range of over 700 miles. No issues with oil, but I did buy some on Amazon to have. I got an early oil change at around 5500 miles only because I had to take in for a tire pressure monitor issue. From what I can see so far; my DEF will only need tipped off when I change the oil; used a couple gallons. Love it for all the reasons you commented on!

I have 22 Trailboss and just finished a roundtrip drive from Oregon-Alabama, over 5k miles and burned basically no oil. I had to fill DEF tank up twice but this was driving 75-90 mph the entire trip. Also fighting strong winds through the Midwest. I now have 11k miles on it and still love it. I also have a complaint about the wireless phone charger bc mine rarely connects to my phone to charge. Rarely have the CarPlay issue also. I was more than pleased by averaging 26mpg during that road-trip driving the truck extremely hard. No issues towing enclosed trailer with 2 snowmobiles up and down a mountain either

Have a LM2 3.0 in my '21 Silverado. Have no issues with oil consumption. Have close to 17,000 miles. Love the truck! Z71 package.

Hey Tim, Nice 6 month review on your new truck. Here is a non paid or sponsored idea on your oil availability issue. I use Amsoil synthetic oil and it is delivered to my door within a couple of days ! Yes, they do carry 0-20 for your duramax. The oil is $13.39 qt. Or 10.19 if you sign up with a membership. I have used this oil since “79” after my neighbor ( engineer at Air research aka Garret) recommended it to me after they tested the oil. Amsoil was first developed for fighter jet engines. I’ve never had an engine failure oil related or otherwise. Stow your extra oil bottles in the rear seatback storage compartments! Lastly, try your seat heaters on low or medium to soften the seat cushion as well as your low Back muscles on your trip! Have a great safe road trip! Ron

I have a 2022 GMC AT4 3.0 Duramax. Purchased Sept. 2022 and have 8K miles on it. I have to say I am over the moon in love with the truck. I have owned I don't know how may 5.3 gas engine trucks and the 3.0 Duramax blows them out of the water. No question. For me, towing a bass boat and driving back and forth to work, the fuel mileage is outstanding. I live in WV and I consistently get 26-28 mpg back and forth to work. In warmer weather I have seen 30-31 mpg. Towing a full size bass boat from WV to TN the truck produced 22 mpg. No oil usage seen to this point. DEF added one time. Thus far, no complaints. Definitely would buy the truck again. If you do not need a big diesel....I dont think this truck will disappoint.

I have 2023 3.0 diesel, and I’ve towed and done a lot of highway and have had no oil consumption. I agree with you about the oil, I’m here in Canada and I can’t find that oil anywhere either. Update, my truck has started consuming oil. It was two thirds down on the dip stick from full, oil monitor said I had 30 percent life so I just took in for a free oil change from dealer. I have towed about 1200 kilometres.

Just hit 8 months with my Duramax High Country. Beat truck engine combo ever. Smooth, quiet, efficient. Is so quiet I have parked and left running without realizing I didn’t hit the push button. Best trip mpg has been 32.6 over 740 mile trip. My averaging mixed driving has been a little over 25. The 10 speed auto is a dream. Looks have grown on me and really like how the truck sites. I haven’t had the same oil issues but have over 16k on the truck so it does improve with break in.

Just rolled over 21000 on my 2020 3.0 LT Z71 6.5' bed, and, except for needing to replace the trans wiring harness (under warranty), I've had zero issues with the truck. My lease is up in a couple months and I'll definitely be buying it out.

I have had 5 diesel trucks, all Dodge 3500's, and never had any of them burn any oil. I had one F-350 and it leaked oil, and that is why I got rid of it. Thank you for the update. Glad I have the 6.2 now in my Trail Boss.

Excellent review! I drive a 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 with the 3 liter. I think it is by far, one of the best drivetrain combinations on a half-ton in the current market. I’ve towed light loads, heavy loads, gone cross-country, traveled with the family, and twice a week I do a 120-mile commute. I haven’t noticed oil consumption between changes, nor have I had to fill up DEF that frequently. I love my truck, and the 3.0 has a lot to do with it.

A lot of truck stops have DEF at the pump. Fill up with diesel, then grab the other nozzle and top off DEF. Just make sure blue goes with blue!

I have a 2022 Silverado LTZ Premium Z71 with the 6.2 engine. It has the sunroof, multi flex tailgate and all the driver safety devices. Black and a lot of chrome, and I get so many compliments. After about 10k miles, I took off the biggest muffler I have ever had on a vehicle, and it made a huge difference in power. I love my truck, but my next one will have the 3.0 diesel.

Good video. Replaced my 2021 Chevy Silverado RST 3.0 with a new 2023 Silverado, LTZ, Z71, Texas Addition with the new 3.0. Just hope I can see the 30 mpg on the highway. The '21 did not use oil but will have to remember to keep an eye on it. The DEF usage in the '21 was not much. Regular driving maybe 1 gal every 3-4K miles.

I have the GMC 1500 with the 3.0. I have had a lot of trucks, mostly with V8's. I feel like I never put fuel in this 3.0. The fuel economy for a full size 4x4, is incredible. And the torque curve is silky smooth and fun! My engine doesn't use a drop of oil. It's weird how yours does. As for where you get your oil, I switched to Amsoil long ago, and I have all of my oil shipped to my door. They have the 0w20, and it has the dexos rating.

I'm 4 weeks into owning my 2023 Sierra 1500 At4 LZO and I absolutely love it. Just turned over 1000 miles with 4 longer trips and a bunch of short city trips and am getting 28mpg average and trips with over 31mpg+ on I-90 in eastern WA doing ~74mph. Love the drivetrain and the feel of the diesel.

Great review Tim!! I agree with everything you covered. I have a ‘23 LT Trail Boss with the LZ0 and absolutely love it. The only dislike I would add is the windshield wiper control. You can’t just tap a lever to clear the windshield. You have to locate the control on the arm and twist it. I know it’s very minor, but it bugs 😂

Nice, to the point, comprehensive short term review. I agree with you that DEF is a no issue but I guess people need something to pick at. With regards to oil consumption I’m also with you and still scratching my head. I’m no diesel expert but I have never had any vehicle that burned or used oil (not even a 1/2 quart) when mechanically sound. Having a service bulletin stating its normal just feels like a CYA for a bit of design or component selection issue. I wonder why my previous GM, Toyota vehicles never used oil even when towing yet this is normal for 3.0????

I love my LZO! The mileage is incredible! I had a 2014 RAM Cummins Dually that I pulled a 42’ fiver. Bought a diesel Super C RV and sold the RAM and bought a Jeep Gladiator as a toad. Just wasn’t happy without a pickup so I bought a 2023 Trailboss that I can still flat tow and it gets great mileage! It’s amazing to have a 1/2 ton with that amount of horsepower and torque that I can still haul and tow most of what you need in a weekend basis! Great motor and truck!

Where we live in Idaho diesel is at mid-grade gas prices. So really the only extra cost to running a diesel is the DEF. Especially when you get a 50% fuel mpg increase vs a half ton gas, you are actually saving money by running this diesel. As for oil changes I always do my own. So 1 to 2 extra quarters....not a big deal when you get all the other benefits of this engine. I've scanned the comments for this vid and numerous others on this truck and most people don't have as much oil consumption as you do Tim. Also seems most people seem to get even a little bit better mpg's. Great vid. I know people who have this truck and they say it would be the last vehicle of their's they would sell. Keep em coming.

2021 AT4 here. Runs so well with no issues that we bought a 2023 Yukon Diesel as well. The power difference is quite noticeable, The Sierra is really quick on power, while the Yukon gets it on a little later, but the Yukon really hauls ass and comfortable at 85.

I have used AMSOIL oil in my 2021 Chevy 3.0L. They always have the oil in stock and I feel the engine runs alot smoother and more efficient on this oil. I have 35,000 miles and live in Nevada, near Lake Tahoe and I average 28 MPG. I would use AMSOIL on your engine

love how the created an entire industry for Def, who got rich...

Tim, I agree with all of your points! Rock Auto delivered the oil right to the door.

I have a 2022, refresh 3 litre diesel, on my second oil change now, it has not burned any oil . Just before my first oil change I checked the oil and it was down maybe a quarter of a quart. It was at 7500 miles

Glad I found your videos on the lzo . I’ve been on the fence on buying one but , now I feel better about making the purchase

Great review, Tim. I have a 2022 Silverado with the LM2, and I consistently get 27-28 mpg. I LOVE this truck. I do have one suggestion......Dude you can talk fast, so please slow down!! Some of your words run together so much that I have to rewind and try to figure out what you just said. I'm just saying. You always have great information that is very valuable for truck buyers who want to be well-educated about their purchase. Thanks for another great review!

I think you gave a straight forward honest review

I always check oil level before any long distance drive like yours. But, all I carry is windshield washer fluid in my F150 because I like being able to see and it drinks it faster than any prior vehicle.

Just picked a 2021 up yesterday. It's got the off road diesel package. 3.73 axel ratio. Haven't towed with it yet. The one thing I did notice is the turn signal lever seems high instead of 90° in relation to the steering column.

Great summary on the truck, Tim! I enjoyed hearing your personal opinions from your list as I have been building a list myself. Most of what you brought up for concerns are some concerns of mine as well and likely many others. I enjoyed seeing what your truck was equipped with and how you used it. Your opinion on DEF is how I believe GM hoped the owners would think. Thanks for sharing !

Great video Tim

I have a 2020 Silverado RST 3.0 Duramax. Average 26.7 MPG since purchase, very often over 30 MPG and highest 40 MPG. Never any oil usage issues with 57,000 miles.

I have a 2023 Suburban 3L diesel. Live in California. Driven multiple times to Northern Canada and Florida Uses no oil. Have 25,000 miles on it. Best 450 says 64.3mpg. 55 mph tailwind on the Alberta prairie helped a little bit. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

I got the HECASA Underseat Storage Box for my truck. I like the added storage under the back seat.

Thank you man this help us people who are in the market for duramax👏

Excellent review. I own a 22 AT4X. I love my truck. However there's a few things that I would improve. The speaker grilles are amazing looking, but I wish they were higher up the door, I'm always fretting about stuff smacking into them, even my kids kicking them getting in and out...

I’ve had my 2023 for 3-4mo now, and I LOVE IT!! ;)

Nice recap Tim

Bought a 2020 RST 3.0 new in August 2020 . Love it. Avr. fuel is 8.5 l/100km. change oil every 8000km or so and buy my DEF fluid to re-fill at that time. That's it.

Love your videos , i was getting 22 mpg , then i I put a level kit and 33x12.5 on . I’m averaging 17 mpg . I’m less than 2k miles on truck hope she breaks in better . Also my 18:04 infotainment system works 60% of the time , no noise even fm stereo . Dealer is ordering a new one . Gonna be a few weeks . Not sure if I’m happy with this truck

I've got a 2023 Chevy Silverado LTZ with the Duramax diesel... hands down best truck I have owned. I love this thing. We keep a first aid kit and tow shackles in the back seat storage btw :) I saw a WARN WINCH?!?! You gotta do some videos of that. I've been aching to throw a discreet bumper and winch on it but haven't had much luck with the local shops.

Great video, looking at the GMC Elevation because of your videos on the engine

Love my 2020 Silverado diesel. So quiet and smooth. It’s great how quiet the diesels have gotten. I’ve had a new diesels since ‘02 Golf, ‘06-2 & ’12 Jettas, ‘17 Colorado and finally the 2020. Still have an 06 Jetta for a commuter and had to shut it down in the drive through to hear them. Also the problem with the digital rear view mirror is you can’t see or tell if emergency vehicles are come up behind you sometimes. The refresh rate of the monitor is the same rate as their LED flashing lights. Sometimes you can’t tell the difference.

I have a 2022 1/2 LTZ with every option. I have averaged 27-30mpg with no issues. I don’t tow anything with mine. Put 6k miles on it, bought it with 6k on it. No oil consumption issues with mine. No issues with my wireless charger as I have a thinner case. Also I have only had to put def in it once so far. So I don’t see that as an issue at all. I just use the ones at the pump to put it in. I drive a F450 for work and know all the places to get it. I love the truck, plenty of power , rides amazing and lots of room. My favorite things is the drop down tale gate, I’m to old it be hoping in and out the back now days 😅.

Wife bought a GMC Yukon with the Duramax in it. Love this engine and transmission combo. Milage is great!!! DEF is not a problem. Lucky for me i have several trucks , dumptruck and equipment that run it, so buying it in a 50+ gallon drum is cheap. Just recently learned that the oil is impossible to find other than through a dealer.

thanks Tim thinking about buy one of these. 😊

I love my 3.0 sierra slt! I've been checking my oil because I've gone on some pretty long road trips and thankfully have not had any issues with oil "consumption". I'm able to drive from Odessa to Mcallen Texas on one tank! That's about 8 hours going mostly 75mph! It's freaking awesome!

I found a hack with the wireless charger. If you can find something about a half inch thick and place it at the bottom of the charger it will work with right case. It's almost like the charger is too high for the iphone and it needs to be lifted just a little. Works for me every time now!

Correct me if I am wrong on this particular engine but I would think piston speeds will be lower and expansion higher (more tolerance) so you would expect to see higher rates of oil usage and longer break in periods vs gasoline engines.

Thanks for your videos on the 1500 3.0L Duramax. I have owned many 2500 LT and 3500 HC (dually) 6.6L Duramax since 2003 and most over 250K miles before trading. I am not pulling big trailers anymore and purchased a clean, used, well taken care of 2015 1500 LT, V-8 with 104k miles, to just drive around town and pull my enclosed motorcycle trailer. That was a mistake, broke cylinder 7 rocker in less than 18K miles after purchase. Fixed at a cost of $3575. Saw videos on don't buy 2014 or 15 with V-8, well too late. Then the transmission went out 8k miles later. More video's of the V-8 Transmission problems. Replaced at a cost of $5200 and started looking for another 2500 Duramax/Allision. Thought for just around town, I will go back to the big truck to avoid issues. Then while viewing RU-vid, I came across your videos and thought I got to have it. So I went to the Chevy dealer and purchased a NEW 2023 Silverado RST crew cab Duramax two weeks ago. I have 1,560 miles on it before writing this. 1. Thank you for your time and knowledge on this vehicle. 2. I have had no oil consumption issues. Still full. 3. So far 21.6 City and 25.8 Highway. But did get 31.6mpg on a 180 mile drive through the mountains (50-62mph) in New Mexico. 4. Def is at 1/3 tank and have not had to add yet. 5. In Texas @ 82mph in the 80 zones, 25mpg is what I got and the V-8 was 17mpg. Even towing my motorcycle trailer 170 miles to the track and back @ 75MPH and got 20.9 mpg. In the V-8 I would only get 8-9 mpg, that is if I could even reach that speed with a headwind, most of the time in the V-8 I would only reach 68-70mph almost floored. 6. 1500 Duramax / 10 speed - What a smooth truck to drive. 7. Seats were better in my 2019 High Country 3500. 8. The chrome shines in your face like you said (sometimes). The left chrome ledge behind steering wheel shines / reflects into the driver side mirror and distracts the mirror view(sometimes). 9. So quiet, people don't believe its a diesel. 10. Couple buddies of mine who own 2500 6.6L Duramax, saw it, drove it, and now are looking at this baby Duramax truck also. Keep up the great videos. For those looking, the LT and the RST are comparable level models. LT is classic w/ chrome and RST is all paint with black. Options will vary for each. Love the Center console with car style shifter.

Have a 2020 Chevy 1500 RST with the Max 3.0 and the only oilI have to put in is the 7qts of AMSOIL at the oil change, just turned 44,000 miles and 28 around town 33 on the highway and towing a 6000 RV usually 17 to 18 mpg. My old 2010 5.3 would get 17. to 18 on the highway. Great truck, quiet, and rides really nice. You must have bought a Monday truck. .

I think the oil consumption is a class action lawsuit waiting to happen. All it will take is for people to get lazy and stop checking it. The big question is, where is the oil going? Is it on the cylinder walls getting past the rings? That is a fixable problem the engineers should address.

Thanks so very much for your time and help!!! This has been on my list of trucks to own. Would you recommend that I get a 2024???

It’s one thing having to check your oil regularly. It’s another having to add regularly. Good video

Tim, I use Pennzoil Ultra platinum 0W20 in mine since new, no issues. Now that being said, I'm not saying for people to do this, it work's for me and I see no problems have arrised. Like you mentioned it's tuff to find and when Pennzoil is on sale I can get a 5 quart jug for $36. My feeling AC Delco oil is a marketing ploy, but that's only my opinion. Great review as always. Cheers

Tim .. Rough Country makes a bigger storage under the seat . I love it and it fits like a glove

45k trouble free miles on my 2021 LM2 crew cab 4x4. Incredible truck, 26.1 lifetime fuel average and typically I get just under 28mpg.

Nice review as far as your wireless charger. Mine was working good when I first got it but now when I put my phone in there, it turns on for two seconds and it doesn’t work so now I just plug it in. Also you’re right about the high beams sometimes mine don’t even come on And I am also not having any oil issues with mine. I have almost 8000 miles on it. As far as a DEF I’ve only put it in once and the dealership did it when I had the change the oil. My truck will be a year old at the end of July.

Thanks for your review. It was helpful. Is there a difference between the 2020/21 and 2022 and newer 3.0 Duramax engines? Anything to be concerned about?

Good review. I wish I could say the same for the mpg in 22' Silverado. I think because you're doing a lot of roadtrips without towing, you're having a good experience. When you tow a lot or go around town a lot, it has to do an active regen on the DPF very frequently which kills the mileage. I'm averaging ~23mpg over 11,000 miles and at least half those miles are driving unladen 20 miles to work (one way). In certain specific scenarios, this thing is great on mileage. Combined use mpg leaves much to be desired. Honestly, if I had to do it all over again, I'd go with the 5.3 or 2.7.

Tim , love the videos! Can i ask what kind of cameras do you use for your video’s? It s really clean video.

I almost always get at least 700 miles to a tank sometimes I can go 750 miles to a tank. The truck has shown over 800 miles of range a few times. It’s been a great truck, I’ve had mine for 2 years now. I use AMSOIL 0w-20 diesel oil in it.

Hey Tim , love your channel, just wanna say I have a 21 GMC with the 3.0 duramax diesel and I absolutely love it. I bought this truck for one reason and one reason only, and thats MPG’s. Are there somethings i dont like about the truck ? Absolutely but over all its a dam good truck. I cant say that I burn a lot of oil and def never more than a half qt low. However with this light weight oil cars and trucks have gone to , i think they all are starting to burn a little oil here and there. As far as def , I have never had to refill it in between my oil changes. I top it off every oil change and thats it. Thanks for the videos

Great review Tim! I agree with everything you mentioned. However I've not had any oil issues in my 23 Trail Boss. Mileage was definitely a driving factor in my decision and this truck does not disappoint. I drove from my hometown in Wyoming to my house in Salt Lake City, UT. I filled up before leaving. Traveled 195 miles with an average of 28 mpg. My fuel gauge only went down an 8th of a tank. My mind was blown. 🤯 Best truck I've ever owned. It's one purchase I'm glad I made.

Good info, thank you.

@Tim I ordered a '21 LTZ with the 3.0 (thankfully) before they started having supply issues. Life to date (36k miles) I'm averaging 24mpg with a heavy city lean on my miles. Except for an infotainment system issue that GM handled REALLY well and a hard freeze that really freaked it out last winter, I've had no complaints.

Tim, I really like the look of your truck. If I could afford a half ton truck the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 3.0L diesel would be one of my top choices.

I have the 2022 Silverado 3.0 rwd Duramax. I love it! I have a great shell station near me with good diesel prices and def at the pump. I have 14k miles and have added def 2x. $13 + $16=$29, I think that's pretty good. MPG, the exterior, and roomy interior are top notch. I hover around 28mpg.

So after looking into the oil situation, there are good options. The separation from Oils calling for Dexos D - they have an ACEA C5 approval (which can be found on the newer Mobil 1 Dexos D approved oil). The ACEA C5 standard is a European standard for oils approved in both gas Engines, and light duty diesel engines. Any Walmart location will have 0w-20 oils containing the ECEA C5 standards. They may not identify as Dexos D, but will match the same standards found in the approved Mobil 1 Dexos D. I’ve been using Castrol Edge “Unlock Maximum Performance”, and my truck has been running great. Definitely not wanting to start a debate. We spend good money on these vehicles, and I’d suggest for people to come towards their own conclusions. Just thought I’d share my experience, considering Dexos D is non existent in my area.

Def consumption dropped quite a bit once I passed 4500 miles. I think I am at a total of 9 gallons of DEF for 10k miles and it's currently full.

DU-HA storage box under the back seat. I absolutely had to have it in my 2020.

Appreciate your review. I have been considering trying a 3.0 over the 6.2 due to fuel tank sizes on the gm. We own a napa store in Texas and we sell lots of mobil 1 0w-20 dexos. Disappointed to hear your store didn't have any on hand. As for the platinum def vs blue def, its my understanding that platinum has a slightly different blend for longer shelf life. Have had many customers complain about def quality issues with the platinum def. We have never carried the platinum in store for that reason. I have personally ran napa brand blue def in all my trucks, tractors, and equipment for years with zero issues. Cheers!

Good job, Tim..

Had problems using the blue def platinum with def sensory issues. Chevy dealer told me to quit using it and use regular def. Since then I haven’t any issues or using oil with 25,000 miles. Been using amsoil oil seems to run smoother avg 25 running around 33 hwy.

Tim, I bought a 2020 Silverado 3.0 LTZ 4X4 . This morning driving to work the odometer turned 95,000 miles. No oil consumption issue. The only problem I had was the front cover oil seal had to be replaced and had an exhaust leak. I’m averaging 25 to 26 miles per gallon. I’m very impressed with the truck.

My 2017 GMC 3500 diesel uses oil too. Not excessive.

I have the exact same truck. Same color. 7500 miles. I love it so far. Your review is spot on. So far i have added 1 qt of oil since my 4k oil change. Yea i change every 4k. Thanks. I have enjoyed following you.

I have a LM2 and thought I was down at the low end on the dip stick @ 5300 miles. Waited overnight to check again and was in center of range.

Thanks for the great videos! I use the storage bin in the rear seat backrest to keep my ratcheted tow straps and red flag in case I have an extended load.

Appreciate the input, I feel like a 5.3 gas job is just so much easier to live with. 10spd helps with its lack of power

What oil pan are you going to replace factory with? PPE? Are you going to do a video on that? Pros/Cons

Oil useage in your case may be due to your heavy towing before its first oil change. That being said many modern engines use oil. I had a 2014 5.0L, that used oil from day one. It always used a full quart per oil change ,if i towed with it.

My Z71 Rst with 3.0 was around 60. Its a crew cab regular bed. So its a bit bigger 2022 refresh interior. Cloth Seats. Im comfortable and enjoy the ride

I have a 2023 Trail Boss. You pointed out the gloss black trim on the console area and mentioned it gets dirty. My issue with it has been glare. When the sun is above me I have had some of the gloss black and chrome pieces on the center console, infotainment areas reflect sunlight. They should have gone with a less reflective surface.

Great review. I have a 21 Silverado. I just passed 100K on the odometer. The oil consumption hasn't changed. I use a quart between each oil change. Other than that i love the truck.

I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. It was under 50 grand and is very comfy. I also get 30 to 34mpg cruising at 55mph. I get 13 to 14mpg towing my 26ft 6300lb RV. I was surprised to learn that you use such a lightweight oil. We are required to use a 5W-40 Full syn euro like Pennziol Platinum which I can get from Amazon. I have not had to add any oil between oil changes. I also noticed that I hardly use any DEF when cruising at highway speeds and towing.

Nice review. I’m interested in buying one of these myself. Did I see that you have a 3.73 rear end? I’ve tried to build this truck on Chevrolet’s website & it will not allow me to upgrade from the 3.23 ratio axle. How did you upgrade this?

I e been running Ams oil since I purchased my lm2. Truck doesn’t burn any oil. Check your oil filter it may be leaking. I had one loosen up on my truck. Also I don’t use factory oil filters. I use Ppe extended oil filters.

Hi Tim great review!!! Does the oil consumption ease off after engine break in? As well any word from GM weather they will address oil pan drainage issue ?

Beer, Whiskey, Drugs?! lol. I put jumper cables and a small air compressor in there. Forgot I had them in there and bought new ones lol. Great review

I have little over 9000 miles on my lzo. I have about 3000 miles on the previous oil change and my oil level is at the half mark right now. I do pull a small fifth wheel camper sometimes with it, so it might be burning more oil because of that. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this truck. Also... diesel prices are dropping and in some areas it is cheaper than gas. I hope that trend continues.😊

AC-Delco PN 10-9177 for your oil. My AC-Delco supplier has it in stock at $7.49 per QT. Castrol EDGE and Mobil 1 also have the approved oil for your Duramax.