Request for DIY Oil Change info/sticky

[Burby]

Hi - it would be helpful to have a sticky covering the oil types and filter model numbers for short and long filters by brand. Also helpful would be to list socket sizes for the plug. Thanks -

 

[LT1ZOB]

I too find it a bit odd that I can't seem to find any stickies on common stuff. But I'm new here, maybe I'm missing them. Anyway, I have a 16 5.3 Tahoe. One of the easiest modern trucks when it comes to oil changes:

Filter: PF63 OR PF63e
Drain plug: 15 mil
Oil: 0 20 (I use Mobil1 full synthetic) 8qts

Don't forget to lube the 2 tie rod ends with every oil change. Just a plain grease gun (I use Lucas red grease)

 

[BigBlueLB756]

Here's a really helpful site:
http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/

PF63F if you don't care for the e-filters.
Drain plug thread size is m12x1.75 if you want to get a magnetic drain plug.
Fumoto drain is the F-107N.

 

[Burby]

Great info thanks -

To be clear 2015 and later 5.3 engine gets 0W-20

Anyone care to fill in the blanks on filters?

AC Delco OEM - PF63e
Bosch
WIX
Fram
Mobile 1
Etc

 

[BigBlueLB756]

Using the previously cited website:
Click here for results: http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/AC-Delco/PF63

 

[dbbd1]

PF63F if you don't care for the e-filters.

What's the difference between the "e" and "f" filters?

 

[BigBlueLB756]

A picture is worth.........
This is the PF 48s. PF 63 construction similar.



And..... there's a rebate available on Mobil 1 oil now, even if you get it at wallyland:

https://apfco.com/secure/R9798W/

You're very welcome.

 

[dbbd1]

Thanks!

 

[yukonchief]

I too find it a bit odd that I can't seem to find any stickies on common stuff. But I'm new here, maybe I'm missing them. Anyway, I have a 16 5.3 Tahoe. One of the easiest modern trucks when it comes to oil changes:

Filter: PF63 OR PF63e
Drain plug: 15 mil
Oil: 0 20 (I use Mobil1 full synthetic) 8qts

Don't forget to lube the 2 tie rod ends with every oil change. Just a plain grease gun (I use Lucas red grease)

Why is it that they have to be lubed every oil change? Is this just for Tahoe? I have a 2017 Yukon 2wd

 

[LT1ZOB]

I too have a 2wd, live in a salty winter area and asked here. Seems like people answered as they did back in the old days; every oil change lube the 2 points, one on left, one on the right. I suppose you don’t have to, but since I’m playing with oil anyway during my oil change, I might as well. Don’t really get why GM has to put these two lube fittings on their trucks, while most everything else is a sealed system.