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Chevy's R Us · 02-25-2019, 07:21 PM

My first oil change 7,000 miles. I searched here a little and could not find any guidance. Not too worried about it just been a while since I have owned a 6 cylinder like 40+ years. I just was looking for the smoothest way to do this. I have all the tools the filter and the DEXOS oil btw. I am pretty sure DEXOS means 10 more bucks!

Chevy's R Us · 02-25-2019, 09:33 PM

Well I got her done. Next time I will remove the plastic thingy under everything 4 bolts because the oil drains all over it. Think I got it cleaned off. I was glad I had the right oil filter socket with a foot long extension and ratchet. My 8 cylinder was easier and the wife's 2016 Sonic is a breeze but you have to jack it up to get under it. First car that I remember having where the oil comes straight down.

**Palf70Step** · 03-07-2019, 04:39 PM

Glad you got it worked thru. I do not understand why the engineers ALWAYs put something in the way of the oil drain on newer vehicles.

Matt Man · 03-07-2019, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Glad you got it worked thru. I do not understand why the engineers ALWAYs put something in the way of the oil drain on newer vehicles.

To make you bring it to the dealer to have it done.

02-25-2019, 07:21 PM	#1
Chevy's R Us Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 7	Changing the oil 2018 6 cylinder silverado 1/2 ton My first oil change 7,000 miles. I searched here a little and could not find any guidance. Not too worried about it just been a while since I have owned a 6 cylinder like 40+ years. I just was looking for the smoothest way to do this. I have all the tools the filter and the DEXOS oil btw. I am pretty sure DEXOS means 10 more bucks!

02-25-2019, 09:33 PM	#2
Chevy's R Us Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 7	Re: Changing the oil 2018 6 cylinder silverado 1/2 ton Well I got her done. Next time I will remove the plastic thingy under everything 4 bolts because the oil drains all over it. Think I got it cleaned off. I was glad I had the right oil filter socket with a foot long extension and ratchet. My 8 cylinder was easier and the wife's 2016 Sonic is a breeze but you have to jack it up to get under it. First car that I remember having where the oil comes straight down.

03-07-2019, 04:39 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Changing the oil 2018 6 cylinder silverado 1/2 ton Glad you got it worked thru. I do not understand why the engineers ALWAYs put something in the way of the oil drain on newer vehicles. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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