What is GM4718M?
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What is GM4718M?
GM4718M Registered Products. Revision Date: 1-June-2009. Product Name SAE Viscosity Grades. 76 Super Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 10W-30. AC Delco Full Synthetic 5W-30.
Can you go from synthetic oil to standard?
Myth: Once you switch to synthetic oil, you can never switch back. This is one of the most persistent myths about synthetic oil—and completely untrue. You can switch back and forth at any time. In fact, synthetic blends are simply a mixture of synthetic and conventional oils.
What oil Meets GM standard GM6094M?
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. available, you may use SAE 10W-30.
Is standard or synthetic oil Better?
Yes, synthetic oil is better for your engine than conventional oil. Although conventional oil (i.e., mineral oil) can provide adequate lubrication performance, it can’t compete with the overall engine performance and protection provided by synthetics.
What kind of oil does GM recommend?
Dexos is a synthetic oil developed by GM that is recommended for all 2011 and newer GM vehicles.
Is synthetic blend the same as Dexos?
Dexos® oils are formulated exclusively with synthetics or synthetic blends. Better antioxidant technology that keeps oil from oxidizing. Dexos® oils generally have a drain interval of up to 15,000 miles. Lower viscosity that holds up to engine combustion and heat better and longer than other oils on the market.
Is synthetic oil better for high mileage cars?
High mileage oil is designed for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles. Such oil features additives that help protect seals. This leads to less leakage and oil burn-off, which can be common in older cars. If your vehicle is high-mileage and high performance, it’s suggested that you go with this type of synthetic oil.
Is GM6094M the same as Dexos?
dexos1™ is factory fill and service fill in all GM gasoline engine vehicles. dexos1™ supersedes the GM6094M, GM4718M and GM-LL-A-025 specifications for 2010 and older GM vehicles and is now the only motor oil GM recommends for those vehicles. GM’s brand of dexos1™ is a synthetic blend, not a full synthetic.
What oil does GM use from the factory?
What type of oil do Chevy dealers use?
From conventional to full synthetic, your Chevrolet Certified Service experts offer a range of oil types, including ACDelco Conventional Oil, ACDelco dexos1TM Full Synthetic, and Mobil 1TM Full Synthetic. Ask the experts which grade of oil you should use for your specific Chevrolet model.
What oils meet Dexos standards?
Licensed dexos1 Gen 2 brands
| Brand Name | Supplier | Viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| ACDelco | General Motors | 0W-20 |
| ACDelco | General Motors | 5W-30 |
| ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH | ADDINOL Premium 0530 DX1 | 5W-30 |
| ADDINOL Premium 0530 DX1 | Addinol | 5W-30 |
What happens if I don’t use Dexos oil?
When GM says Dexos is “recommended” for 2011 and newer GM vehicles, it means that if you don’t use Dexos, or a synthetic oil that meets Dexos specifications, your warranty could be voided if your engine suffers oil-related damage.
