Chevrolet Silverado: Fuel / Recommended Fuel (Except 6.2L V8 Engine)

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Fuel / Recommended Fuel (Except 6.2L V8 Engine)

For diesel engine vehicles, see “Fuel for Diesel Engines” in the Duramax diesel supplement.

If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap or a yellow sticker on the fuel door, E85 or FlexFuel can be used. If the vehicle does not have a yellow fuel cap or yellow sticker, do not use gasoline with ethanol levels greater than 15% by volume. See E85 or FlexFuel 0 278.

Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 — (R+M)/2 — or higher. Do not use gasoline with a posted octane rating of less than 87, as this may cause engine knock and will lower fuel economy.

Top Tier Fuel

GM recommends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean, reduce engine deposits, and maintain optimal vehicle performance. Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see www...

Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine)

Premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 93 — (R+M)/2 — is highly recommended for best performance and fuel economy...

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Jump Starting

Jump Starting - North America For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery - North America. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Rear of Front Center Console The vehicle has one accessory power outlet under the climate control system and one accessory power outlet on the rear of the center console, if equipped, or on the rear of the bench seat, if equipped...