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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Options & Parameters

What engine does a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? It all depends on the trim level.

To determine which engine is used in your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, locate the VIN (found in the owner’s manual, under the hood, or on the windshield or driver’s side door), write it down, and decode it online.

Below you can learn about the technical specifications for each 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 motor and explore the list of other vehicles using the same engines.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Options

LU3

Chevrolet / V6 / 90° V6 engine - Petrol / 262 CID / LU3

Engine manufacturer

A car and its engine do not always share the same manufacturer. Sometimes the engine and other components can be borrowed from other manufacturers.

Chevrolet

Engine family

Usually in the same family are engines with the same volume and layout. Some parts of the same engine family may be interchangeable with each other.

90° V6 engine

Engine series

Each individual engine series has its own design features and is installed on certain vehicles.

262 CID

Displacement

The more cylinders in the engine and the higher their total volume, the more powerful the car is considered. On the other hand, the more cylinders an engine has, the higher the fuel consumption.

4.3L V6

Horsepower

This is the main indicator of the car's power. The higher the number of horsepowers, the faster the car is able to accelerate.

195 hp

Torque

Engine torque is a measure of the twisting force that an engine produces at its crankshaft. It is a key factor in determining an engine's power output, as well as its ability to accelerate and tow heavy loads.

260 lb-ft.

Oil capacity

Keep an eye on the oil level in the engine. If it is too low, it can cause a breakdown, because all its elements must be abundantly lubricated during the operation. If it is too much oil, it will interfere with normal engine operation and create excessive resistance.

4.5 quarts

Oil viscosity

Different engines require different viscosity grades of oil, which are specified by the engine manufacturer. These viscosity grades are typically denoted by a number and a letter, such as 5W-30 or 10W-40. The number represents the oil's viscosity at low temperatures, while the letter represents its viscosity at high temperatures.

5W-30

Oil drain plug torque

When changing the oil, make sure that you tighten the oil plug strictly with the necessary torque. If you screw it in too loosely, the oil may simply leak out, or if you apply too much force, you risk damaging the threads.

18 lb-ft

Coolant capacity

Lack of coolant in the system can lead to engine overheating, which in turn leads to costly repairs. Ensure that the coolant amount is always at the level specified in the manual.

16.5 quarts

Other cars with Chevrolet / V6 / 90° V6 engine - Petrol / 262 CID / LU3 engine
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Engine

Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB

Horsepower: 195 hp; Torque: 260 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 9.5 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.4 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.5 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8.1 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8.1 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LS 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.4 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.5 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LS 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 195 hp; Torque: 260 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 10.3 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.3 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.3 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.5 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.5 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.1 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8.2 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.3 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB

Horsepower: 195 hp; Torque: 260 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 9.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 195 hp; Torque: 260 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 10.4 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8.2 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8.2 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 8.2 sec; Fuel economy city: 15 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 20 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.1 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB

Horsepower: 195 hp; Torque: 260 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 9.6 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.2 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB

Horsepower: 195 hp; Torque: 260 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 9.9 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.4 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 315 hp; Torque: 338 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 7.4 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 19 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.8 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Horsepower: 295 hp; Torque: 305 Lb-ft; 0-60mph 0-100kmh s: 6.7 sec; Fuel economy city: 14 mpg; Fuel economy highway: 18 mpg;

Engine: no data

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