🔧 Engine Oil and Oil Filter - Oil Change

Changing the oil and filter on your Silverado keeps the engine clean and protected. This is a straightforward service, but you want the right oil type and a clean filter seal so there are no leaks.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a level surface and set the parking brake.
• Let the engine cool before removing the drain plug. Hot oil can burn you.
• Use jack stands if you raise the truck. Never rely on the jack alone.
• Keep oil off belts, exhaust parts, and the serpentine belt.
• Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 15mm socket
• Ratchet
• Oil filter wrench
• Drain pan
• Funnel
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated for truck weight)
• Wheel chocks
• Shop towels
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, dexos1-approved) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Oil filter - Qty: 1
• Drain plug gasket - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and let the engine cool down.
• Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels if lifting the front.
• Have the new oil and filter ready before you drain the old oil.
• Tip: warm oil drains faster, but it should not be hot.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and secure the truck

• Use a floor jack to raise the front of the truck if needed.
• Support it with jack stands placed under the proper frame points.
• Make sure the truck is stable before you get underneath it.

Step 2: Remove the oil fill cap

• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap by hand.
• This helps the oil drain out faster.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Position the drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 15mm socket and ratchet to remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain completely.
• Install a new drain plug gasket if equipped.
• Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).

Step 4: Remove the oil filter

• Move the drain pan under the oil filter.
• Use an oil filter wrench to loosen and remove the filter.
• Be ready for more oil to spill when the filter comes off.
• Make sure the old filter gasket comes off with the old filter.

Step 5: Install the new oil filter

• Lightly coat the new filter gasket with fresh engine oil.
• Spin the new filter on by hand until the gasket touches the mounting surface.
• Then tighten it 3/4 turn more by hand.
• Do not use a wrench to tighten the new filter.

Step 6: Add new engine oil

• Lower the truck if needed so it sits level.
• Use a funnel to add about 5.5 quarts of oil first.
• Then add oil slowly until the dipstick reaches the full mark.
• Total capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.

Step 7: Check for leaks and verify level

• Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds.
• Use the dipstick to check the oil level after shutting the engine off and waiting a few minutes.
• Inspect the drain plug and filter for leaks.
• Add small amounts of oil if needed.

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✅ After Repair

• Reset the oil life monitor: key on, use the Driver Information Center controls to navigate to Oil Life, then hold the reset button until it returns to 100%.
• Check the oil level again after a short test drive.
• Recheck for leaks under the truck.
• Dispose of used oil and filter at a recycling center.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $90-$160 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $35-$70 (parts only)

You Save: $55-$90 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.0 hours.

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