Thanks I haven't done my own oil in a while I always take it to get it done you make it look so easy and is easy you encourage me too do myself again maybe save money too because I paid 120 to get it done every 5000 miles
I believe the SAE 0w-20 weight oil is recommended by GM for trucks with Active Fuel Management. The AFM lifters modulate the engine changing between 4 and 8 cylinders. In 8 cylinder mode, the locking pins in the lifters are pushed outward by spring force, locking the pin housing and outer housing together causing the lifter to function as a normal lifter. When in 4 cylinder mode, the locking pins are pushed inward with engine oil pressure directed from the valve lifter oil manifold assembly solenoids. I've found over the years that it's always best to use GM recommended specifications for oil and use GM parts.
@@graybeardgarage9638 I've owned full size GM trucks since the 1980's up through today. I have always found their transmissions to be well built and strong. It's always best to perform the scheduled transmission maintenance at GM's recommended mileage intervals using GM brand/type transmission fluid and GM brand/type fluids for the transfer case and rear differential. When driving, it's also helpful not to beat on the transmissions, like many people often do.
@@take942 I unfortunately have not had the best luck. My 2018 Silverado lost its transmission and cost me 6500 to replace. I have owned several Chevy trucks and SUVs. I don’t beat on them and I’ve lost 3 transmissions.
@@graybeardgarage9638 I did not mean to imply that you beat on your transmissions causing them to fail. From your video it's clear that you take very good care of your truck. I meant that there are many people when driving beat on their vehicles, prematurely wearing out the vehicle's mechanical systems. I'm sure you would agree. I believe the newer "Hydra-matic 8L90" transmissions have certain problems.
@@take942 no worries I didn’t take it that way. I was just saying I don’t beat them and still had issues. The transmission guys who did my 2018 Silverado said these transmissions are failing faster than any others he has seen. He thinks there will be a lawsuit against GM for them. My 2005 Tahoe I think was just worn out.
Thanks for sharing the video. In my 2017 Yukon with 5.3 and 41000 miles, I started using Castrol Edge Dexos 5w30 instead of 0w20. Sense I only drive the Yukon during summer months, the slightly higher viscosity is not an issue. I am not a fan of the thin oil being used in today's modern vehicles. Considerable oil consumption between oil changes seems to be the norm in all makes. I also installed a catch can to help with the dreaded intake valve carbon buildup. I purchased a tuner to delete the cylinder deactivation system. All in all, I love my Yukon. I do expect less oil loss using the 5w30. It may not be much better, but any less oil loss between changes is a steep in the right direction. The days of oil staying near the full mark between changes seems to be over. Unless you live in a very cold climate, the thinner viscosity oil, "0w20" seems unnecessary. Just my two cents. Just think of those pulling heavy trailers or loads and causing lots of heat and stress on the engine and its oil. Keeping a close eye on the oil level would be a regular occurrence, I am sure.
Tip for the future. When first filling the oil filter, don't remove the foil from the opening of the jug. Instead, poke a small hole at the bottom of the foil and another at the opposite end of the top of the jug for a vent so you get a tiny but controllable stream that doesn't bounce around from chugging. Then you can just remove the foin after the filter is installed to fill the engine.
@@chrisalvarez6204 My Chevy dealer charges $72.50 for oil & filter change and includes rotating tires, on my 2018 Silverado with 5.3 engine. Sounds like you're being way over-charged.
Great video man! Last time I tried I couldn’t ever find the oil filter. My dealer charges $75. Still wondering if it’s worth messing with and dealing with it. Thanks for the video!
$75 for Full Synthetic at the dealer? I doubt it, but if it's true than I would get it done there. Cost me $60 for Mobil 1 Oil (8qts) and STP filter at Autozone. So $15 labor at dealer ain't bad but only if it's full synthetic.
I've been thinking about adding 5w 30 to my 2018 6.2. Bought truck brand new and I've been using 5w 20 since my second oil change. I also notice the oil gets past the rings and ends up in my catch can. Has your oil pressure gone up at all with the 5w 30? My oil press goes down to 20psi after a long run on the highway during the summer when stopped at a light and in drive.
Never done my own oil change before, though I've been learning lots lately and have started doing my own tires and such. Are all oil filters the same thread?
Thanks for watching. Not all filters have the same thread. Mismatching filters can have catastrophic consequences. Be sure to look up what filter is correct for your vehicle. Best of luck! Keep on learning!
No, I once had an older jeep Cherokee. I bought the correct filter, or I thought I did. I put it on and filled the engine. 6 quarts of oil on my garage floor. The jeep had the engine replaced that I didn't know about. Figured out the correct filter no problems.
Chevy states 1 quart per thousand miles as being acceptable. Have seen this in multiple manuals for the 2018. Mine doesnt do that, just found it interesting.
I run the required 0w20 and only run it 5000 miles and have no issues
Thanks I haven't done my own oil in a while I always take it to get it done you make it look so easy and is easy you encourage me too do myself again maybe save money too because I paid 120 to get it done every 5000 miles
Thanks for watching. You will definitely save a few bucks and have the satisfaction and confidence knowing it was done correctly
0-w20 is what is called for your truck. I would use what the mfg recommends.
Just bought a 2018 Silverado thanks for the info 👍🏻
Thank you, especially the oil life reset.
API rating SP oil 0w-20 is, 5w-30 not always. Need SP for direct injection engine.
I believe the SAE 0w-20 weight oil is recommended by GM for trucks with Active Fuel Management. The AFM lifters modulate the engine changing between 4 and 8 cylinders.
In 8 cylinder mode, the locking pins in the lifters are pushed outward by spring force, locking the pin housing and outer housing together causing the lifter to function as a normal lifter. When in 4 cylinder mode, the locking pins are pushed inward with engine oil pressure directed from the valve lifter oil manifold assembly solenoids.
I've found over the years that it's always best to use GM recommended specifications for oil and use GM parts.
Good information. If only the transmissions weren’t trash that would be even better.
@@graybeardgarage9638 I've owned full size GM trucks since the 1980's up through today. I have always found their transmissions to be well built and strong. It's always best to perform the scheduled transmission maintenance at GM's recommended mileage intervals using GM brand/type transmission fluid and GM brand/type fluids for the transfer case and rear differential. When driving, it's also helpful not to beat on the transmissions, like many people often do.
@@take942 I unfortunately have not had the best luck. My 2018 Silverado lost its transmission and cost me 6500 to replace. I have owned several Chevy trucks and SUVs. I don’t beat on them and I’ve lost 3 transmissions.
@@graybeardgarage9638 I did not mean to imply that you beat on your transmissions causing them to fail. From your video it's clear that you take very good care of your truck.
I meant that there are many people when driving beat on their vehicles, prematurely wearing out the vehicle's mechanical systems. I'm sure you would agree.
I believe the newer "Hydra-matic 8L90" transmissions have certain problems.
@@take942 no worries I didn’t take it that way. I was just saying I don’t beat them and still had issues. The transmission guys who did my 2018 Silverado said these transmissions are failing faster than any others he has seen. He thinks there will be a lawsuit against GM for them. My 2005 Tahoe I think was just worn out.
Thanks for sharing the video. In my 2017 Yukon with 5.3 and 41000 miles, I started using Castrol Edge Dexos 5w30 instead of 0w20. Sense I only drive the Yukon during summer months, the slightly higher viscosity is not an issue. I am not a fan of the thin oil being used in today's modern vehicles. Considerable oil consumption between oil changes seems to be the norm in all makes. I also installed a catch can to help with the dreaded intake valve carbon buildup. I purchased a tuner to delete the cylinder deactivation system. All in all, I love my Yukon. I do expect less oil loss using the 5w30. It may not be much better, but any less oil loss between changes is a steep in the right direction. The days of oil staying near the full mark between changes seems to be over. Unless you live in a very cold climate, the thinner viscosity oil, "0w20" seems unnecessary. Just my two cents. Just think of those pulling heavy trailers or loads and causing lots of heat and stress on the engine and its oil. Keeping a close eye on the oil level would be a regular occurrence, I am sure.
Thanks for your input. We agree on this issue with the thinner oils in modern vehicles.
@@russellmaddock3492 Best to always use the manufacturer's specified type and viscosity of oil, as the engines are designed for its use.
Awesome. Thanks 😊
Tip for the future. When first filling the oil filter, don't remove the foil from the opening of the jug. Instead, poke a small hole at the bottom of the foil and another at the opposite end of the top of the jug for a vent so you get a tiny but controllable stream that doesn't bounce around from chugging. Then you can just remove the foin after the filter is installed to fill the engine.
Those valvoline bottles have a special pour spout.
Gracias por mostrarlo, comprr una 2018 espero pasarla bien con esta pick up.
Tks.
I just go to either auto zone or Oriellys auto parts for my oil change supplies it’s literally down the street Walmart never has my oil filter
this helped me man thanks now i save myself $150 bucks
Glad it was helpful
@@chrisalvarez6204 My Chevy dealer charges $72.50 for oil & filter change and includes rotating tires, on my 2018 Silverado with 5.3 engine. Sounds like you're being way over-charged.
Great video man! Last time I tried I couldn’t ever find the oil filter. My dealer charges $75. Still wondering if it’s worth messing with and dealing with it. Thanks for the video!
It really depends on several factors as to whether doing it yourself is cheaper. I use full synthetic so that jumps the price up at the dealer.
$75 for Full Synthetic at the dealer? I doubt it, but if it's true than I would get it done there. Cost me $60 for Mobil 1 Oil (8qts) and STP filter at Autozone. So $15 labor at dealer ain't bad but only if it's full synthetic.
I've been thinking about adding 5w 30 to my 2018 6.2. Bought truck brand new and I've been using 5w 20 since my second oil change. I also notice the oil gets past the rings and ends up in my catch can. Has your oil pressure gone up at all with the 5w 30? My oil press goes down to 20psi after a long run on the highway during the summer when stopped at a light and in drive.
My oil pressure is just above 40 most of the time but the 5.3 might be different than the 6.6
Never done my own oil change before, though I've been learning lots lately and have started doing my own tires and such. Are all oil filters the same thread?
Thanks for watching. Not all filters have the same thread. Mismatching filters can have catastrophic consequences. Be sure to look up what filter is correct for your vehicle. Best of luck! Keep on learning!
No, I once had an older jeep Cherokee. I bought the correct filter, or I thought I did. I put it on and filled the engine. 6 quarts of oil on my garage floor. The jeep had the engine replaced that I didn't know about. Figured out the correct filter no problems.
Chevy states 1 quart per thousand miles as being acceptable. Have seen this in multiple manuals for the 2018. Mine doesnt do that, just found it interesting.
buen video
AutoZone has oil change deals going on
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Thanks, dad. Really :)
Truck calls for 0w20
Its ok to use 5w30 instead of 0w-20??
Yes it is fine. If you have doubts you can contact your local dealership
@@graybeardgarage9638 alright thanks boss🙏🏽
O Fram are crap use ac Delco filter and pennsoil in a gm 😅
Never had an issue. Maybe next time
Get you a tripod.
Thanks for the advice
Hey thanks man learned how too change my trucks oil for the first time went awesome 👌 thank you 🫡
That’s great!