I am looking for some recommendations on what type of oil and oil filter would be best for my situation. I have only recently started changing my own oil, and my knowledge is limited but I am hoping to learn more. Here is what we are looking at:
-2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE - 4.8L V8 - 83,000 miles
-Manual says to use SAE 5W-30
-Vehicle is driven on a daily basis, stop and go driving, usually around 50 miles per day. It is driven a little bit harder than average, but nothing significant. It is also driven in very dusty conditions.
The vehicle has no issues and I have always changed the oil at very reasonable increments. I do generally utilize my OLM while also monitoring how many miles since the last change. I could also use some advice regarding the OLM - If I am relying on that should I really wait until I get the "change oil soon" warning, or start thinking about changing the oil around the 30% mark? Right now I am using Mobile 1 oil with Fram Oil filters. Any suggestions?
Thanks much.
-2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE - 4.8L V8 - 83,000 miles
-Manual says to use SAE 5W-30
-Vehicle is driven on a daily basis, stop and go driving, usually around 50 miles per day. It is driven a little bit harder than average, but nothing significant. It is also driven in very dusty conditions.
The vehicle has no issues and I have always changed the oil at very reasonable increments. I do generally utilize my OLM while also monitoring how many miles since the last change. I could also use some advice regarding the OLM - If I am relying on that should I really wait until I get the "change oil soon" warning, or start thinking about changing the oil around the 30% mark? Right now I am using Mobile 1 oil with Fram Oil filters. Any suggestions?
Thanks much.