Who changes their own oil?
04-08-2008, 06:32 AM
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I use an oil filter cap wrench on a long extension from under the truck to loosen the filter. Once the filter is loose, slip a plastic bag over it from the bottom and spin it off. Make sure you use a large open drain pan(yellow 15qt-walmart) and not the type with just a hole in the middle. Drain plug torque is 37ftlbs.
04-08-2008, 07:07 AM
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04-08-2008, 08:51 AM
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You can also get them at Harbor freight... a whole set for less than $10.
I changed my oil in my truck myself this last time around. First time I have changed my own oil in probably 10 years. Glad I did... it was easy. No measuring to do if you change the filter. Just pour in 3 gallons and check it.
For those questioning why I didn't do it sooner... I owned a Chevy and a dealer in my area offered oil changes for $12.95 on Tuesdays (gasser). Why wouldn't you have them do it at that point... they checked fluids and lubed the chassis too! Miss that.
04-08-2008, 09:03 AM
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Oil changes on these trucks are so easy everyone should do them. The oil comes out quickly so make sure you have a pan or container that can keep up. I use an empty kitty litter bucket. I reach through the wheel well and loosen the filter by hand but remove it from underneath. Reverse the process to reinstall.
And I replaced my drain plug with an EZ Drain from Geno's:
And I replaced my drain plug with an EZ Drain from Geno's:
04-14-2008, 03:21 PM
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I use a 5 gallon diesel jug as a used oil holder for my truck and power equipment. It has "USED OIL" written in big letters on it so there are no mix-ups. When it gets full, I dump it out at the local recycle center on the way to town.
04-15-2008, 02:21 PM
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I would like to visit this Geno's site. www.genos.com got me to a place that wanted to treat me for depression. I just want to learn more about this oil pan plug and drain. Would appriecate a web address. Thanks in advance.
04-15-2008, 02:26 PM
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