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Old May 7, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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I got a 04 z71 5.3..I know this has been asked before. what diff. oil is everyone using synthetic or just regular diff. oil. thanks
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Old May 7, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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75W-90 Synthetic Valvoline in mine.
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Old May 7, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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^^^

GM recommends a SYN Oil.
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Old May 8, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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I think what I was trying to ask is what brand is everyone using. sorry
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I use Valvoline 75w-90 conventional.
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
I use Valvoline 75w-90 conventional.
Ditto
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Originally Posted by chvZ71
I got a 04 z71 5.3..I know this has been asked before. what diff. oil is everyone using synthetic or just regular diff. oil. thanks
Are you still rocking the factory G80? Or have you already grenaded it & upgraded to something better?

Your answer will decide what you should be running for fluid.
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everything is stock!
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Originally Posted by chvZ71
everything is stock!
75w-90 synthetic is recommended, and Valvoline is popular. In fact, many "house brands" are made by Valvoline.
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thanks!
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