🔧 Yukon - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change

You’ll drain the old engine oil, replace the oil filter, and refill with the correct oil. This keeps your 6.2L properly lubricated, helps prevent engine wear, and resets the oil life monitor so your maintenance reminders stay accurate.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 45-90 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Let the engine cool 15-30 minutes; hot oil can burn you.
• ⚠️ Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack; use jack stands.
• ⚠️ Keep oil off belts and exhaust; wipe spills immediately.
• ⚠️ Wear gloves and safety glasses; used oil is harmful to skin.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Drain pan (at least 10-quart)
• 15mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• Torque wrench (10-100 ft-lbs range)
• Oil filter wrench (specialty)
• Funnel
• Shop towels

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic, dexos1) - Qty: 8 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug gasket (if equipped/separate) - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on a level surface, shift to Park, and set the parking brake.
• Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires.
• Warm the engine for 2-3 minutes, then shut it off (warm oil drains faster).
• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap (this helps oil drain smoothly).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and support the front

• Use a floor jack to lift the front safely at the proper front jacking point.
• Place jack stands under the frame points and lower onto the stands.
• Give the truck a gentle shake test.

Step 2: Drain the engine oil

• Slide the drain pan (at least 10-quart) under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 15mm socket with a 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen and remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain until it slows to an occasional drip (usually 10-15 minutes).
• Wipe the drain plug and the sealing surface with shop towels.

Step 3: Reinstall the drain plug

• If your drain plug uses a separate seal, replace it now (the seal is the small gasket/washer that helps prevent leaks).
• Thread the drain plug in by hand first to avoid cross-threading.
• Use a torque wrench with a 15mm socket: Torque to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).

Step 4: Remove the oil filter

• Move the drain pan under the oil filter area (it will spill when removed).
• Use an oil filter wrench (specialty) to loosen the filter, then spin it off by hand.
• Make sure the old rubber gasket came off with the old filter (a stuck gasket can cause a bad leak).
• Wipe the filter mounting surface clean with shop towels.

Step 5: Install the new oil filter

• Put a light film of fresh oil on the new filter’s rubber gasket (this helps it seal).
• Spin the new filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the base.
• Tighten by hand an additional 3/4 turn (do not use the wrench to tighten unless the filter manufacturer specifically requires it).

Step 6: Refill with new oil

• Insert a funnel into the oil fill opening.
• Pour in 0W-20 full synthetic, dexos1 oil: start with about 7.5 quarts, then top off as needed.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.

Step 7: Start, check for leaks, and set the level

• Start the engine and let it idle for 30-60 seconds.
• Look underneath for leaks at the drain plug and oil filter.
• Shut the engine off and wait 5 minutes for oil to settle.
• Check the dipstick, then add oil as needed to reach the full mark (do not overfill).

Step 8: Reset the Oil Life Monitor

• Turn ignition to ON (engine can be off).
• Use the steering wheel controls to reach the oil life screen: Driver Information Center > Info > Oil Life.
• Press and hold the checkmark/SEL button until it resets to 100%.

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✅ After Repair

• Re-check for leaks after your first short drive (5-10 minutes).
• Verify the oil level again after the engine cools for a few minutes.
• Dispose of used oil and the old filter at an oil recycling drop-off (most auto parts stores accept it).
• If you see “Low Oil Pressure” or heavy leaking, shut off immediately and re-check the filter gasket and drain plug torque.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $120-$220 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $55-$110 (parts only)

You Save: $65-$110 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.7-1.2 hours.

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