You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. I took my time filling it then let it run and drain back in to the pan overnight before checking the dipstick. Dri … ve the car a short distance, park it on level ground, and wait 20 minutes. Lubricating the rubber o-ring will help it form a better seal and make it easier to remove during the next oil change. The owners manual states the oil capacity is 6qt.
When refilling, remove dipstick to provide adequate venting and allow oil to flow into crankcase. Hey Dave, Glad to see you are the happy owner of a Tundra. Do all that and then you'll be a little bit closer to being as good as Toyota. EcoTec3 is 8qt not 8. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
Pour in about 5 quarts of the Vortec 4800 engine's 6 quart total capacity for an oil change with oil filter replacement. I am assuming the oil pan must be a little different between the pick up 5. If your Sierra 1500 is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Sierra 1500. Note: I am not a registered charity. And maybe if the General works at it really hard, they can make the next model Trucks butt ugly as well.
When cold after sitting, 5. You can usually find the towing capacity on the little sticker located on the drivers side door. Twist off the oil filler cap in the counter clockwise direction and pull up the yellow handled dipstick an inch or two. My brother in law has now reached almost 300K on his 99 Chev 6. Remove the oil drain bolt by turning it counter clockwise with the 15mm socket and ratcheting wrench. Please help support this website by shopping at.
I check it with engine hot and after sitting for a few minutes. Did your dealer add anything prior to delivery to you? I ususally change my oil around 6K miles when the oil life monitor gets to around 10% and I always drain out between 5. That is what is odd. And maybe if the General works at it really hard, they can make the next model Trucks butt ugly as well. It's also a good idea to watch your driveway, garage or parking spot for drops of oil and check the oil level on the dipstick during the next few days.
I am not sure where or how they came up with the 5. I filled mine to the full mark a couple of times and it seems I had roughly 6 to 8 ozs left over. My Owner's Manual states 6 qts as does every other spec you can find. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Sierra 1500. Check the oil level on the dipstick. This reccomendation is only a guidline. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely.
You may want to wear latex gloves to keep the oil from touching your skin since used engine oil can be carcinogenic causes cancer. I realize this is almost like splitting hairs but you have read posts, including mine, that claim 6. Be careful since the old oil may be hot enough to burn your skin depending on how long you warmed up the engine in the first step. Then engage the emergency parking brake and chock the front wheels of the truck to prevent it from moving. I also checked to make sure the dip stick tube is properly seated in the block. Slide underneath the truck with a used oil catch container, some newspapers or paper towels, a 15mm socket and a ratcheting wrench.
The owners manual states the oil capacity is 6qt. He has also had to replace one injector and the water pump. Oh, and get rid of this awesome remote starter you now use and go with one that shuts the engine off when you open the doors, that way you can make more money on replacement starters. If you look at the Sierra you will see that the 4. It is far better to have a little less than enough oil in the engine than too much oil. Especially when you consider the truck has had a 6K lb trailer behind it most of it's life.
If you are going to pull more than this on a regular basis, you will greatly shorten the life of the truck. If you found this guide to be helpful, please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal. Do all that and then you'll be a little bit closer to being as good as Toyota. You will then need to remove the airduct and housing. Marketing does a poor job of doing there homework. .