Apr 28, 2023 · Web link.Saw the following on the GM Dexos website: “Please note: GM dexos 2 is being discontinued in 2025 and replaced by GM dexos D and GM dexos R. Vehicles equipped with diesel engines that used GM dexos 2 engine oil will use GM dexos D licensed engine oils, while vehicles equipped with gasoline engines will use GM dexos R licensed engine oils of the of the appropriate viscosity grade at ...

Aug 4, 2015 · It's critical that you use a Dexos 2 approved oil. Thankfully it's readily available at any GM dealership for about $3/ quart (semi-synthetic). 2018 Canyon Denali Diesel 4x4 CCLB, GDE & AFE Momentum, 5" RC, 1.5" Spacers, painted OEM flares, 33s, Amp Power steps.

Jul 22, 2023 · The 2.8 liter duramax diesel supplement says to use dexos2 specification 5w30 oil. You may use a substitute if dexos2 is unavailable in your area.You may use a substitute engine oil that meets the ACEA C3 of the appropriate viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 engine oil . (Page 39 on 2022 duramax diesel 2.8 liter supplement manual.

Feb 15, 2007 · The GM Dexos 2 specification is meant to be the replacement for both GM-LL-A-025 (gasoline) and GM-LL-B-025 (diesel) specifications for the European market. Oils meeting GM Dexos 2 are required for vehicles manufactured from MY2011 onward but they are also backward compatible with older models.

Jul 29, 2017 · ACDelco dexos 2 ™ 5W-30 fulfils engine oil requirements for vehicles requiring Dexos 2, API SN and ACEA C3. It assists in preventing deposits in the engine and turbocharger to ensure full boost pressure, engine power and fuel economy are maintained. Suitable for most high performance Petrol and Diesel engines in passenger cars where a low ...

Nov 22, 2019 · Dexos 2 is a lower ash engine oil for vehicles with diesel particulate filters. It uses ACEA C3 (0.8% max ash) as the basis with some additional GM specific demands. The other key difference is that the fluid (because of ACEA C3) must have a HTHS (high temperature high shear) viscosity of greater than 3.5 cP as opposed to Dexos 1 which is ...

Jan 30, 2013 · Yes, the new Mobil1 OW40 Dexos 2 oil (Mobil 1 ESP Formula 0W-40) is also the recommended oil for all C7's prior to 2019. This oil was specifically developed to meet all of GM's performance requirements during engine dyno testing, vehicle road testing and performance track testing including the 2014-2018 Corvettes (all models).

Aug 30, 2004 · A) It's a tricky one to compare - the dexos specs use a mix of API-type and ACEA-type engine tests, as well as a fair few GM-specific tests. For the engine tests that are common to API/ILSAC and dexos1g2, the dexos spec is slightly tougher in the Sequence VG (sludge and varnish) and matches SP for fuel economy (ILSAC demands better FE). All ...

Mar 2, 2025 · If you want to use a dexos2 oil with your 2.8 then that's fine, I would just recommend that you make sure it's a certified oil. You can find a list of such oils here - Site Maintenance All modern oils are good for what they're designed for and within their spec and oil type (conventional, synthetic) they will all perform similarly.

Jun 7, 2012 · Hello. I own diesel Opel Insignia and live in Russia, where the choice of oil is somewhat limited. So i'm looking what is the best oil Dexos2 from what is available here GM Dexos2 Fuchs Titan G1 Pro Flex Liqui Moly Top Tec 4600 Motul 8100 X-clean Motul Specific Dexos2 Shell Helix Ultra AG...