How to remove s10 oil pan?

Removing the Oil Pan Unscrew all the bolts on the drain pan with a socket wrench. Once all the bolts have been removed, the pan may be frozen in place by the old gasket material. Loosen the pan by tapping it with a rubber mallet. This will break the seal and free the drain pan from the motor.

How much oil does a 1988 suburban use?

My 1988 Suburban has had 10k oil changes since brand new, it has 315k on it, the motor has never been touched, it uses about a qt every 5k now but I think that is due to worn valve seals, it does not tick or knock but she is starting to puff a little smoke but not bad, either way look at the big picture the friggin thing has over 300k on it.

Which is thinner 0w30 or 5W30 Mobil 1?

My oil pressure is a bit higher than yours though so if in fact you have a bearing going bad it is inevitable no matter what oil you use. 0W30 is not thinner. It’s still 30 weight at temperature. It’s better for extreme cold which is what the first number is for and it is thinner at low temperature. I run 5W30 Mobil 1.

What’s the weight of oil in a 4.3 truck?

Have run conventional 5W30 in past 4.3 trucks. 0W30 is not thinner. It’s still 30 weight at temperature. It’s better for extreme cold which is what the first number is for and it is thinner at low temperature.

How many oil changes does a Mobil 1 have?

Been doing this since 80k and it now has 160k on it, the original owner used mobil 1 and did 10k oil changes since it was new. So today it only has had 12 oil changes total and when I did the intake gaskets a while back the insides looked great, no varnish or sludge.

Where can I get a Chevy oil pan?

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