Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Specs

Tire Pressure, Lug Nut Torque, Oil Capacity & More

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Quick Reference

140 ft-lb
Lug Nut Torque
60 PSI
Tire Pressure (Typical)
10 qt
Oil Capacity (Diesel)
22mm
Lug Nut Socket

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Tire Pressure (PSI)

Recommended tire pressure for the Silverado 3500 HD varies by configuration and load. Check door jamb sticker.

Year RangeConfigurationFront PSIRear PSISpare
2020-2024SRW (Single Rear)606060
2020-2024DRW (Dual Rear)608080
2015-2019SRW (Single Rear)606060
2015-2019DRW (Dual Rear)608080
Note: Pressure varies with load and towing. Increase pressures when hauling heavy loads per GM guidelines.

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Lug Nut Torque Specs

Year RangeWheel TypeTorque (ft-lb)Torque (Nm)Socket Size
2020-2024SRW & DRW14019022mm
2015-2019SRW & DRW14019022mm
Torque Pattern: Use a star pattern. Tighten in stages: 70 ft-lb → 110 ft-lb → final 140 ft-lb. Re-torque after 50-100 miles.

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Oil Capacity

YearEngineCapacity (qt)Capacity (L)Oil Type
2020-20246.6L Duramax Diesel V810.09.515W-40 or 5W-40
2020-20246.6L Gas V88.07.65W-30
2017-20196.6L Duramax Diesel V810.09.515W-40
2015-20166.6L Duramax Diesel V810.09.515W-40
2015-20196.0L Gas V86.05.75W-30
Filter Note: Capacity includes filter. Use ACDelco filters. Diesel requires CJ-4 or CK-4 rated oil for newer models.

Additional Silverado 3500 HD Specs

Spark Plug Torque (Gas Engines)

EngineTorque (ft-lb)Gap
6.6L Gas V8110.040"
6.0L Gas V8110.040"

Drain Plug Torque

ComponentTorque (ft-lb)
Oil Pan Drain Plug (Gas)18
Oil Pan Drain Plug (Diesel)19
Transmission Drain18
Differential Drain24

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Recommended Tools & Parts for Silverado 3500 Maintenance

Essential tools and parts for maintaining your Chevy Silverado 3500 HD. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Heavy Duty Torque Wrench

Heavy Duty Torque Wrench (50-250 ft-lb)

~$80-150
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Duramax Diesel Oil

Rotella T6 5W-40 Diesel Oil (2.5 gal)

~$60-80
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ACDelco Oil Filter

ACDelco Oil Filter (Duramax Diesel)

~$12-20
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Heavy Duty Tire Gauge

Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge (0-120 PSI)

~$15-30
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