I changed mine about a week ago and it didn't even cross my mind to post up a How-To thread on it. Anyone wanna throw one up for those members that are tired of getting screwed by the dealership?? If not I'll post one up in 6k miles.

 

ha i was acutally thinking about going ahead and doing one today....now i guess i have to right?

 

Sure why not. I think it would be helpful. I know I save at least $10 by doing it myself.

 

i would of done it today but no one had 5w-20 mobil one in the gallon jug so i am going to try tomorrow....

 

BUMP. I stil have 5K miles until my next change. Anyone gonna be doing one soon??

 

I'll be doing it in 1.5 months

 

Care to post up a How-To?? I know we'd greatly appreciate it!!

 

Well since you brought it up... go do it again. Be sure and take some pictures

 

I have pics and all but I don't have internet on my pc. Ill try and find a wifi spot.

 

first run your truck for about 10 mins to get the oil warm and able to flow better.

raise your truck and get a drip pan, to catch the oil...

remove the plug in your oil pan as shown here...


then let it all drain out, preferably into a strainer to check for excessive metal fragments for signs of wear

then plug it up, move to the oil filter and remove it with the drain pan again. when installing the new one, take some old oil and lube up the gasket, never is it a good idea to install a dry gasket on a oil filter.


install your filter to a turn past hand tight.

fill your engine with synthentic oil as required to the manufacturer's capacities, 6/7 quarts depending on year and size of motor.



check for leaks over the next two days....and thats about it...