Let it sit so oil drains back into oil pan. I've just purchased a new silverado and I want to make sure Im putting good oil in it from the start. Say the certification is a million bucks; A million bucks for companies that make billions is nothing. It's your car's most important system! The truck had approximately 17,000 miles on it. We'll take care of you quickly, with the right oil at the right price. Someone told me the issue might be with when the motor switches from 8 cylinders to 4 it somehow is messing with the pistons and rings. If its going to be reallycold they recommend 5W-30 to improve oiling on extremely coldmorning start-ups.
Remove the 2 bolts on it and you will see the thermostat. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan and allow all oil to drain out. Is synthetic oil recommended over regular oil? I called the service person assigned to my truck and she explained to me that the 1 cylinder had fouled the plug due to an oil consumption issue? I use mobil 1 full synthetic and a napa gold filter. No matter whether your engine requires synthetic oil, a synthetic blend, or high mileage oil, you can bet we'll always do what's best for your car given your climate, driving style, and mileage. Most half-tons nowadays rank in the 1500-2000lbs range. Especially if your like me and put less than 10K miles on the truck a year.
Xtended Guard Oil filter from Fram is an. Stick with those and you cant go wrong. Usually you can solve a low oil pressure problem by just changing to a heavier grade oil. With attributes and styles that meet or pass the specifications of their original equipment equivalents, these oil filters can definitely save your vehicle both from poor performance and unanticipated malfunction. This dexos oil is costing me 6 bucks a quart and I have to carry it with me on a long trip. Just as our nation has appeared to have gone soft I'm afraid Chevy has also gone down that road.
Edited April 27, 2011 by vroten No Amsoil or Royal Purple on there. . Bought this truck new Nov of 2011. My thinking was that I wanted the best oil I could get for extended intervals. Check for leaks, and shut engine off.
I have replaced both the lift oil filter and the oil pressure sending unit with an oil change in 2014. Sorry, this is probably a already discussed a million times but thanks in advance. To raise the engine you have to disconnect the motor mounts. For every liter size your engine is you figure one quart of oil per liter. After refill check oil level. They replaced pistons, and rings, I thought paper work said bearings and one head cover as well.
This is for a 1500 5. What's included in an oil change service? Check fluid level and add fluid as needed. You have to drop the oil pan and that means raising or removing the engine. Upon checking, there was no oil on the dip stick. One of its proud make is the Fram Xtended Guard Oil Filter.
How much oil does the 5. This certification costs a lot of money, and while easy for someone like Shell, or Pennzoil who are main stream oil companies, royal purple, and Amsoil are a pretty niche market. Replace with new filter, then replace drain plug in oil pan. Buy 6 quarts of oil and new filter, Drain old oil and remove old filter. Add 5 quarts of oil then start the engine and let it r … un.
This truck is going thru 1 to1 and a half quarts of the great dexos oil about every thousand miles!!! Switch from 5W15 to 10w30 or maybe even a 15W50 before you tear into the engine. That will have those oil lovers peeved They are as good as or better that the dexose standard. I'll need to find the info and forward on. This seemed to temporarily solve the problem for awhile but the truck continues to consume 4-5 quarts in approximately 4000-4500 miles. I have a 2004 Chevy pickup with a 5.
Watch the radiator hoses in case they start to deflect too much, you may need to disconnect them too. Our time is worth nothing. Also, I went with the Napa Gold oil filter which I learned about on another thread. No plow not a contractor. To make things easier on your busy schedule, our stores are open late and on weekends. Prior to my first oil change the low oil warning light came on.
I am heartsick over this. I still own a 1958 Apache 4x4 I built! Take the housing off and change the thermostat. Avoid fram on your filter choice. You can get this at Walmart, it is Mobile 1's best synthetic oil. If you look at the specs online or in your owner's manual might not list in owners manual , they will tell you what your exact payload is. More than likely 5 quarts: 5w30 Check your owners manual for the exact amount and weight Start the engine and check for leaks. I am very disappointed to say the least… I find it hard to believe that Chey knows they have a problem and will not do anything about it? It's a bummer that I can't manually shift gears, roll down my windows, lock my doors.