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ACDelco 10-9143 | Engine Oil
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Engine Oil is designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and backed by General Motors. ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are the true OE parts installed...
ACDelco dexos(TM)1 GEN 2 Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil is specifically designed to help improve engine cleanliness, performance, and fuel efficiency with its high quality base stocks. The motor oil helps support the functionality of your engine with in several facets, from helping provide lubrication to minimizing wear and friction between moving parts. Furthermore, it meets Dexos1 specifications resulting in high resistance to oxidation, excellent low-temperature flow and pumpability during early-morning cold start-ups, and excellent protection against formation of sludge and other harmful deposits. It is formulated to dexos1 Gen 2 engine oil specification, which is the General Motors' OEM engine oil specification. Synthetic motor oils offer protection against wear and viscosity loss due to shear, deposit control, cold weather performance, and oil consumption helping to maximize engine life. ACDelco dexos(TM)1 GEN 2 Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil has been formulated for durability and longevity. ?
Container Type | Plastic |
FAQ - Answer 3 | Should I flush my engine before switching from conventional to synthetic or vice versa? |
FAQ - Answer 4 | Do I need a special oil filter for a synthetic oil? Or will a regular filter do? |
FAQ - Answer 5 | Does my vehicle require a specific amount of motor oil? |
FAQ - Answer 6 | Is there a way to tell if my motor oil needs to be changed or is running low? |
FAQ - Answer 7 | Will using synthetic motor oil extend the change period as shown by the oil life monitor? |
FAQ - Question 4 | No, it is not necessary to flush your engine when switching between conventional and synthetic motor oils. |
FAQ - Question 5 | No, you do not need to use a special filter for synthetic motor oil. The type of oil filter used isn't based on the type of oil, but rather on vehicle specifications. Always use the quality of filter that meets the specifications denoted in your owner's manual. |
FAQ - Question 6 | Yes and your vehicles owner's manual will contain information containing to the oil specification and capacity for your engine. |
FAQ - Question 7 | Yes, if equipped, your vehicle's Oil Life Monitoring System will inform you when your motor oil needs to be changed, or at a minimum, you should change your oil once a year. If your vehicle does not have an Oil Life Monitoring System, change the oil per vehicle Owner's Manual guidelines. It's recommended that you check your vehicle's motor oil dipstick for oil level and color at each fuel stop. For more information regarding vehicle-specific oil life and appropriate oil levels, check your vehicle Owner's Manual. |
FAQ - Question 8 | No, the oil life monitor is not impacted by the type of oil used, it is only influenced by the amount and type of driving. Synthetic oil will, however, help improve the protection provided to the engine by the lubricant. |
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 10 | Check your oil level indicator at every fuel fill for oil levels and color. For the most accurate reading, wait a few minutes after turning off the engine to give the oil time to drain from the crankcase into the oil pan. |
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 6 | Regularly change your vehicle's motor oil. |
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 7 | Replacing dirty oil and filters will help protect the inside of your engine from premature wear. |
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 8 | Use the recommended grade of oil for your vehicle as found within your owner's manual. |
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 9 | Follow either your vehicle's oil-life monitoring system or owner's manual for recommended oil change intervals. |
Height (in) | 2.6 |
Length (in) | 8.84 |
Meets Or Exceeds The Requirements Of - Oil Specs | Chrysler MS-6395|Ford WSS-M2C947-A |
Pack Of | 12 |
Programming Required | No |
SAE Oil Weight | 0w20 |
Service Category | Auto |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 10 | Having driven more than the recommended miles in your owner's manual without an oil change |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 11 | Black fluid leaking from your vehicle could be a motor oil leak. |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 5 | Signs of wear for your vehicle, which may indicate it's time to change your motor oil, include but are not limited to: |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 6 | Low oil levels |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 7 | Unusual noises from under the hood |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 8 | Very dark or thick oil |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 9 | Oil life monitoring system approaching zero percent of oil life remaining |
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 2 - Header | A heavy thick smell originating from under the hood or from the exhaust could be a sign of burning oil within your vehicle. |
Synthetic | Yes |
Synthetic Blend | No |
Weight (lb) | 3.76 |
Width (in) | 4.2 |