Why do I need to change the oil in my Chevy Silverado?
Why do I need to change the oil in my Chevy Silverado?
Engine oil circulates through your truck’s engine, keeping its grinding gears as well as other moving components well-lubricated and cooled down. Over time, oil loses its ability to absorb heat and it picks up particles from normal engine wear, meaning that an oil change is more than necessary.
Where is the oil plug on a Chevy Silverado?
The oil pan is located directly underneath the engine, and the drain plug/bolt is located on the back of the oil pan facing the rear of the truck. Place a drain pan underneath the drain plug, and loosen the plug using an adjustable wrench. Then quickly remove the drain plug with your hand, and let the oil drain into the pan.
How to reset the change engine oil light?
Press and hold the check button on your steering wheel for several seconds. It should give you a confirmation that the check engine oil display has been reset. Turn off the ignition then start the truck. If it worked, then the light should come on for a second to do a check then shut off. Figure 1. “Change Engine Oil” light.
Where is the oil filter on a Chevy Silverado?
Place a drain pan underneath the drain plug, and loosen the plug using an adjustable wrench. Then quickly remove the drain plug with your hand, and let the oil drain into the pan. Once the oil stops draining, re-install and fasten the drain plug to a snug fit. The oil filter is located between the oil pan and the prop shaft.
How do you change the oil in a Chevy Silverado?
Use the strap wrench to loosen the oil filter. Unscrew the oil filter several turns by hand until the oil runs. When the oil flow stops, unscrew the filter and remove it. Wipe the filter flange clean.
How many quarts of oil do you need for a Chevy Silverado?
Topping up the last half-quart carefully will prevent over-filling. The Vortec 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 liter engines should all hold about 6 quarts total. Turn the key to IG2 with the engine off. Use Fuel button (lower left) to scroll to the “Engine Oil Life” display.
What do you use to remove oil filter from Chevy Silverado?
Slip joint, toothed pliers are made to remove stubborn oil filters. They can be adjusted to fit most sizes and the sharp teeth bite to ensure a firm grip. These pliers will remove just about any stuck filter, but the teeth cut into the filter housing and the the filter should never be reused. Once the filter is loose, the procedure is the same.
Where is the oil pan on a Chevy Silverado?
This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado (2007-present). The Vortec engine has a baffle about 6″ above the bottom of the dipstick tube that prevents the insertion of an oil extractor hose. So we are stuck with the characteristic messiness of oil pan draining.
