Changing the oil in an 07+

[ChrisAU]

I changed my oil today, AC Delco filter and Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30, and I just wanted to say you should not pay someone to do this ever.

I've always changed my oil, and with this being the newest vehicle I've owned I must say I was a little apprehensive...my last vehicle, an '05 F-150, was a b*tch to change due to the filter location. These Tahoes are a piece of cake. Easiest I've ever done by far, and that includes a couple of early 90's Chevy Silverados I had that I thought were easy.

Just FYI for those who don't want to pay $75+ for an oil change. Got all my stuff at wally world for $35 with tax.

 

[04ctd]

IJust FYI for those who don't want to pay $75+ for an oil change. Got all my stuff at wally world for $35 with tax.

what did you do with the used oil?

that's my main problem

 

[HankHill]

The quick-change place in my town accepts used oil for recycling with no hassle. Just drop it off...

 

[edgaranah1]

yeah changing the oil on these trucks are easy. I do all of my stuff to. I just changed the brakes well with the help of my dad lol yeah recycling it is a good thing.

 

[ChrisAU]

Just pour the used oil in the bottles you just poured your new oil out of.

My method is then I have a box, lined with a trash bag (inspected for holes) that I place the bottles (with lids secure) in, put them in the back, then take those and drop them off at your local Wal Mart. Done.

To make this even easier I dropped an extra $9 a few months ago before a change on the F-150 and bought a drain pan at wal mart ($7) that is contained; it has a concave dome top with a drain plug in the middle. You drain your oil into it, then screw the plug in. The spout has a cap on it too, so basically spill proof, much easier to move around than your basic bowl style. The other $2 was on a small hose with a valve on it that fits the spout, that makes pouring the oil into the old bottles that much easier. That $9 is a one time investment. Oh and .67 cents for a funnel ha.

 

[07Burb]

The hardest part about changing the oil in the 07+ rigs is I have a hard time getting the oil filter back on tight enough with the filter being so close to the pan. Other than that it's cake but I've thought that on all the full size GM rides I've had.

 

[Dave_2003_TRZ06]

The hardest part about changing the oil in the 07+ rigs is I have a hard time getting the oil filter back on tight enough with the filter being so close to the pan. Other than that it's cake but I've thought that on all the full size GM rides I've had.

You can get an attachment/adapter that fits the end of the oil filter and just snaps on to a socket wrench. K&N has oil filters you can wrench off, as there is a 1" nut welded to the top of the filter. I use both types, most of the time opting for the K&N when I can find them, or mobil one when I can't. That space by the pan is just too tight to get real leverage for removal or installation.

 

[domin8]

Most AutoZone's take used oil for recycling free of charge.

I'd have to say the Tahoe is the second easiest filter I've had to deal with. My wife's Chevy Cobalt is much easier. It's a cartridge filter accessed at the top of the engine. No oil drip when removing the filter.

 

[07Burb]

You can get an attachment/adapter that fits the end of the oil filter and just snaps on to a socket wrench. K&N has oil filters you can wrench off, as there is a 1" nut welded to the top of the filter. I use both types, most of the time opting for the K&N when I can find them, or mobil one when I can't. That space by the pan is just too tight to get real leverage for removal or installation.

Yeah, I was going to go the K&N route this next time I change my oil. I'm not sure why other companies don't weld a nut on their filter. Just seems like a good idea.

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Most AutoZone's take used oil for recycling free of charge.

I'd have to say the Tahoe is the second easiest filter I've had to deal with. My wife's Chevy Cobalt is much easier. It's a cartridge filter accessed at the top of the engine. No oil drip when removing the filter.

I use AutoZone quite a bit for oil drop off. It's just a matter of me remembering to do it or it just sits in my garage

I think the easiest rides I've had to change the oil in were my 94 and 95 Silverados and my '77. The filter is right there with nothing in the way. Being 2wd rides helped them out as well.

 

[Kman]

what did you do with the used oil?

that's my main problem

Most car parts stores will take it free of charge. I know Wal-Mart's that have quick lubes will take the oil.

I go to In-N-Out and take the big containers that the french fry oil comes in. I take the empty ones. After my oil changes I fill those up and when they are full I drop them off at Wal-Mart or Kragen.