Is GM6094M the same as Dexos?

Is GM6094M the same as Dexos?

dexos1™ is factory fill and service fill in all GM gasoline engine vehicles. dexos1™ supersedes the GM6094M, GM4718M and GM-LL-A-025 specifications for 2010 and older GM vehicles and is now the only motor oil GM recommends for those vehicles. GM’s brand of dexos1™ is a synthetic blend, not a full synthetic.

What oil is GM6094M?

only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. available, you may use SAE 10W-30. have the starburst symbol on the container.

What oil is equivalent to Dexos?

Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos™ is unavailable: In the event that dexos ™ approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE SW-30 viscosity grade.

What oils meet Dexos standards?

Which Valvoline motor oils meet GM standard dexos 1™ Gen 2 standard?

• SynPower 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30.
• Durablend 5W-20, 5W-30.
• Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30.

What kind of oil does GM recommend?

Dexos is a synthetic oil developed by GM that is recommended for all 2011 and newer GM vehicles.

What oil does General Motors use?

ACDelco GM OE dexos1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil is dexos1 approved. Recommended for use in cars and light trucks with gasoline and gasoline turbocharged engines where API SN and all prior specifications are required.

Can I use conventional oil instead of Dexos?

Yes, you can go w/any oil in the 5W/30, 10W/30 or 10W/40 range… there should be a chart in your owner’s manual showing the differences IRT ambient temp.

Is all Dexos oil the same?

No! Even though many of the features are very similar, Dexos1 oils are designed for gasoline engines and Dexos2 for diesels. Due to the inherent differences in operations between gasoline and diesel engines, using the intended oil is of the highest importance.

What happens if you don’t use Dexos oil?

When GM says Dexos is “recommended” for 2011 and newer GM vehicles, it means that if you don’t use Dexos, or a synthetic oil that meets Dexos specifications, your warranty could be voided if your engine suffers oil-related damage.