What kind of oil does a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 take?

Mobil 1 High Mileage Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 5 Quart.

What to do if your oil drain plug is stripped out?

Having a stripped out oil drain plug is something very annoying. There are some ways and tricks you can use to solve this problem. Some tools you will need are a hammer and a flathead screwdriver. Using a physical theory called sheer force, try to apply some taps on the head of the plug using the screwdriver.

Where is the drain plug in an engine?

An oil drain plug is a large nut usually located in the lowest point of the oil pan at the bottom of the engine where all engine oil capacity rests. The reason as to why it is located here is for it to drain the maximum amount of oil when changing engine oil.

How big of an oil drain plug do I Need?

Oil Drain Plug OE Gasket Fiber Gasket Drain Plug Torque Foot lbs Drain Plug Torque Inch lbs Thread Size BUICK Commercial Chassis (Cont’d) 1996 5.7L 350cid English Thread DP-052 G-016 15 180 1/2-20 1996 5.7L 350cid Metric Thread DP-079 15 180 M12-1.75 Electra 1985-90 3.8L 231cid DP-052 G-016 30 360 1/2-20

Where is the drain plug on a GM Truck?

But I know most of the 2500HD’s and 3500’s still have a drain plug on the rear-end,At least I know our ’04 2500HD parts truck has one cause I just used it! GM had to cost reduce the 1/2 tons more, I guess… Drain plug is on bottom of differential housing. No need to remove cover plate of newer trucks. Just did mine a while back.

What’s the best way to loosen a stuck drain plug?

Here is one way to loosen a stuck oil pain drain plug (bolt) or any other low-mounted, horizontally located nut or bolt. For safety, try to stay out from underneath the car during this process, as the upward pressure can cause the car to lift up on its suspension.

Is there a drain plug on a 2005 Silverado?

Some do, but some don’t. Just to verify I walked over to a pretty standard 2005 Silverado that is on the lift and there is no drain plug. I haven’t paid much attention to which ones do and which ones don’t.

Is there a drain plug on the rear axle?

Taking the cover off in many is the only way to drain the diff. Don’t call me,and I won’t call you! Yep,Like GM-Tech said,You have to remove the cover itself on a lot of trucks. I don’t ever remember any of the Old-Body-Style trucks having a drain plug on the rear axle. Yep,Like GM-Tech said,You have to remove the cover itself on a lot of trucks.