' 99 Tahoe Oil Change - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 09-13-2007, 10:05 PM

Just got done changing the oil on our ' 99 Tahoe and talk about PITA engineering !! No problem with the pan/bolt, 5.7 (350 CI) motor but the oil filter postioning leaves a lot to be desired. Tahoe is a 4WD sitting on 265/75/16's (which are to small and will be changed when they wear out to a decent size for a 4WD vehicle) but with the juice can size oil filter about 3" above the transfer case and sitting at a 45 degree angle I can't say much about GM engineering here. What happened to the 30 plus years of the filter hanging straight down on the driver's side of the block, what was wrong with that? I've been changing oil on my own vehicle's for close to (never mind, just a long time now) and this thing is a pain. Front drive shaft u-joints should never have a rust problem for sure. Just venting I guess, I like the vehicle but changing the oil is not what it used to be.

Joe67 · 10-03-2007, 03:23 PM

I never had any trouble changing the oil on my 1997 or 1998 5.7l trucks

67ChevyRedneck · 10-08-2007, 10:24 AM

That's weird! I've changed the oil in a 96 Z71 and a 00 Z71 (5.7L and 5.3L) trucks and the filter hangs straight down. I wonder why the tahoe would be different?

**Ironhorse** · 10-08-2007, 06:30 PM

Not sure of the reason why but sure does s**k big time when it comes time to change oil/filter. Guess maybe perhaps the shorter wheel base on the Tahoe vrs. pickups?

99-2door · 10-18-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Not sure of the reason why but sure does s**k big time when it comes time to change oil/filter. Guess maybe perhaps the shorter wheel base on the Tahoe vrs. pickups?

The distance of the engine/trans/transfer case to the front diff doesn't change no matter what the wheelbase.

2wds have the larger diameter filter hanging straight down while the 4x4s have the smaller one and the adapter that makes it 90 degree to clear the drive shaft. You can take the adapter off and use a short larger diameter filter, but not if you want to keep the external cooler.

Just put a piece of card board on the shaft so that the oil drains into your pan.

and 99 Tahoe stuff should really go in the 88-98 section.

TDs6t9 · 10-18-2007, 10:36 AM

My '99 Z71 with the 5.3 hangs straight down also. It is an extended cab short box, but that shouldn't make a difference. Mine is the newer body style. Maybe a difference there. Just a thought

TDs6t9 · 10-18-2007, 04:20 PM

Hey 99-2dr, May I ask why '99 Tahoe should go to the 88-98 section?
Just curious. Have a good one.

DavesRide · 10-18-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TDs6t9

My '99 Z71 with the 5.3 hangs straight down also. It is an extended cab short box, but that shouldn't make a difference. Mine is the newer body style. Maybe a difference there. Just a thought

Totally different. According to the post his truck does fit here by date but you guys are correct, he would have much more info pertaining to his Tahoe on the earlier Gen post. The Tahoes and trucks come in both forms in 99.

centsless · 10-09-2007, 10:23 PM

All of the 3/4 and 1 ton pickups that we service for the county here have the filter above the driveshaft. I never had any problem changing them, but you are right about the u-joints staying well lubricated...

DavesRide · 10-15-2007, 09:06 PM

That is the older body style "old school" Tahoe body style. I very successfully removed many a delco filter with my trusty Snap-On filter socket and a swivel headed ratchet. You ought to see how the newer Heavy duty truck models drain onto exhaust and splatter everywhere. Now that it has been mentioned, I have never had to replace a u-joint in that position.

**truckdude239** · 11-08-2007, 12:31 PM

i change oil in them everyday never had any problems, but then again i got lifts

WLPTMP · 12-03-2007, 02:39 PM

i was wondering why the 99 tahoes are here i own my self and its a 88-98 style

09-13-2007, 10:05 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	' 99 Tahoe Oil Change Just got done changing the oil on our ' 99 Tahoe and talk about PITA engineering !! No problem with the pan/bolt, 5.7 (350 CI) motor but the oil filter postioning leaves a lot to be desired. Tahoe is a 4WD sitting on 265/75/16's (which are to small and will be changed when they wear out to a decent size for a 4WD vehicle) but with the juice can size oil filter about 3" above the transfer case and sitting at a 45 degree angle I can't say much about GM engineering here. What happened to the 30 plus years of the filter hanging straight down on the driver's side of the block, what was wrong with that? I've been changing oil on my own vehicle's for close to (never mind, just a long time now) and this thing is a pain. Front drive shaft u-joints should never have a rust problem for sure. Just venting I guess, I like the vehicle but changing the oil is not what it used to be. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-03-2007, 03:23 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change I never had any trouble changing the oil on my 1997 or 1998 5.7l trucks __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-08-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change That's weird! I've changed the oil in a 96 Z71 and a 00 Z71 (5.7L and 5.3L) trucks and the filter hangs straight down. I wonder why the tahoe would be different? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-08-2007, 06:30 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change Not sure of the reason why but sure does s**k big time when it comes time to change oil/filter. Guess maybe perhaps the shorter wheel base on the Tahoe vrs. pickups? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#6
TDs6t9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 59	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change My '99 Z71 with the 5.3 hangs straight down also. It is an extended cab short box, but that shouldn't make a difference. Mine is the newer body style. Maybe a difference there. Just a thought

10-18-2007, 04:20 PM	#7
TDs6t9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 59	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change Hey 99-2dr, May I ask why '99 Tahoe should go to the 88-98 section? Just curious. Have a good one.

10-09-2007, 10:23 PM	#9
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change All of the 3/4 and 1 ton pickups that we service for the county here have the filter above the driveshaft. I never had any problem changing them, but you are right about the u-joints staying well lubricated... __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-15-2007, 09:06 PM	#10
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change That is the older body style "old school" Tahoe body style. I very successfully removed many a delco filter with my trusty Snap-On filter socket and a swivel headed ratchet. You ought to see how the newer Heavy duty truck models drain onto exhaust and splatter everywhere. Now that it has been mentioned, I have never had to replace a u-joint in that position. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

11-08-2007, 12:31 PM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change i change oil in them everyday never had any problems, but then again i got lifts __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-03-2007, 02:39 PM	#12
WLPTMP Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Hudson NY Posts: 221	Re: ' 99 Tahoe Oil Change i was wondering why the 99 tahoes are here i own my self and its a 88-98 style



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