Let me know what you guys think of the camera and mic setup. I'm still working the kinks out . Here are links to the oil and filter that I used: Oil (best price I've found): bit.ly/3AQcvEy Filter: amzn.to/2UOw6Av Oil Filter Cap: amzn.to/2UPyrLm
You probably already figured it out but if you use LINEAR on the gopro it gets rid of the fisheye effect. It also reduces your FOV obviously. I've got a new Bison Diesel. I don't think I'll wait until the oil life is mostly gone. I don't like the idea of the first oil an engine sees sitting in the engine for so long. It's so easy to change the oil just like my old S-10 ZR2 I had, there is no excuse to change it on time if not early.
When i worked in a chrysler dealer, i was taught to open the catridge style filters so it would drain down the oil pan and then drain all the oil from the pan.
If you don't do the filter first or let it sit for 15 minutes after turning off, you will be overfilling by over a quart and leaving used oil in the system.
Always drain your filters before you pull your drain plug or drain them both at the same time if you do the filter after you will leave a considerable amount of dirty oil in your engine
Outstanding vid! The only thing I can see to do differently is pop the new filter into the cap instead of the engine. Then insert the assembly and screw down. It's an easier method versus inserting the filter first by itself.
Good video. I usually leave the drain plug out to drain more when I change the filter. There's a little bit of oil left to drain. You want to get all of that nasty diesel oil out.
Having a overhead lift and still going with a 6 inch socket extender to get that oil nut…absolutely power move 👌🏻 meanwhile I’m inventing some new yoga positions to get that son of gun to crank.
Came through loud and clear. Remarkably, Walmart carries that oil in the store. My Colorado has 70K and so far only one engine code. The code was for O2 sensor rate of change too slow. I reset it and it never came back. I did screw up on a fuel filter change (did not tighten it all the way). One day on the way to work, the O-ring gave way. Luckily I noticed and just tightened it down.
Your video and sound is just fine, the best and most important showing is when you explain everything in detail under the van and under the hood ITS JUST GREAT thanks for your time my friend Im shopping for a Chevy Express now, 2020 duramax diesel BUT taking a very close look at the 2.8 diesel. something just doesn't feel right with a combination of a smaller configuration engine to an 8speed transmission, I need to give it more time and reasurch otherwise I love this sort of van, and may buy one soon. the milage thing is nice to hear! thanks again Don R. Lakewood, CA
Good video thanks. Only recommendation is i would change the filter first then drain the oil pan. It if is like the TDI engines, oil is held in the filter housing then spills down to the pan when you remove the filter. Allow you to get a small extra amount of used oil out. How do you like the truck? I was going to get the diesel, but I am currently leaning toward the new ranger. Seems new diesels have to much of a problem not with the engine, but with the fuel and exhaust system since they are so complicated.
Next time I change it I'll drain the oil, leave the plug out, then remove the filter and see if I get any more oil that drains into the pan. So far I like the truck and don't regret it at all. I have had one issue with one of the things you mentioned. I'm going to shoot a video about it soon. I'm just not impressed by the Ranger. 1 engine choice, 2 cab options, it just seems like Ford isn't really trying. When they go out of their way to bring up the fact that the Ranger has steel bumpers, I feel like they are really trying to make the truck sound impressive when in reality they are selling a truck in North America that has been on sale everywhere else since 2011. Take the full size trucks they are all aluminium now. I was hoping the ranger would get the same treatment but, nope. Make them out of steel because that's how this ranger has been made since 2011. Don't get me started on the other products. I have a video on this topic if you haven't seen it. I'm a Ford person at heart but, this direction they are headed frustrates me as a Ford guy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
A TURBO 4 gas engine is a maintenance nightmare - DIESEL in the GM barely revs and makes REAL torque. Good luck on that Turbo 4 with CAM CHAIN stretch along with the electrical issues....
@@mecalpsha4473 Pretty much every manufacturer is making direct injection turbo 4 cylinder, Chevrolet new Silverado and Honda CTV etc. Chain stretch is a problem with Chevrolet Colorado gas models with no turbo. Check out South main Auto video. Unfortunately new cars are so high tech and have problems that we consumers need to be prepared for. Buying a used vehicle in the future will be a nightmare. The problem with the diesel, which I love diesels, is the super high tech exhaust systems under the car. The exhaust system will cost you several thousand dollars to repair. I have an 04 tdi with over 350, 000 miles and not opened the engine except for timing belt. I guarantee the silverado can not go 100, 000 miles without some repair to engine or exhaust. I have put off buying one all year. I have taken the mind set that though evoboost has some issues, it is the least of 2 evils. The Toyota truck is uncomfortable to me, and I have had bad luck with Toyotas, and lemon Law one a few years back.
@@John76546-x F150 and the CAM-CHAIN in them turbos has to be done as it will not run trips sensors. PLUS, the TURBO's need replacing, along with 50000 sensors limp mode just a non-stop money pit. I will stick with GM V8's that run for 300,000-400,000 EASILY.
@@mecalpsha4473 I am not here to tell anyone what to buy or own. They are all crap and they all break and it is hard to find a dealer that knows how to fix them. I will not buy Ram as the San Diego dealers suck. The Ford ecoboost is a true racing engine technology offered to the public and they have proven themselves. Problems, yes, but now almost every manufacturer is offering the same. Not because better but because they need to make mpg numbers, I statements here are, I like diesel, want a diesel, however with all the government crap on them they have to many problems and no with the engine. This channels owner just had a problem with the emission and you heard him say that he and his father have 10,000 miles with two trucks, and problems already. Consumers report 10 least reliable vehicles include 2 Honda, and 4 cars built by GMC and NO Fords.
Add more links in your description for Valvoline, Mobil 1, and other oils - I'd gladly follow your link for Mobil 1 but I don't use Penzoil. Just trying to help you out - thanks for the great video!
Cartridge filters are generally a PITA but that wasn't nearly as bad as a '07-up V8 Tundra. On a side note, those Lisle drain jugs are also a PITA to empty. I made the mistake of letting mine get full once.
Next time do the oil filter first. They usually have an anti drain valve that gets released when you remove the filter sending more used oil into your oil pan. The filter should snap into the cap.
With cartridge style filters I usually prefer to remove the filter first to allow the oil to drain down wards into the pain to drain the most oil possible from the engine, and also have you thought of deleting the truck ?
As long as it keeps running correctly the emissions will stay intact. As far as removing the filter first. I literally just finished my second oil change today. If you attempt to remove the filter first, the oil filter chamber is filled with oil, literally to the brim. It's impossible to remove the filter without making a GIANT mess. Drain the oil out of the pan first. It's not worth the mess.
Repair Geek I’ve always cracked it gave it a second to drain there is usually just a small puddle in the cartridge, and on the deleting thing the truck would last a lot longer and get better mpg‘s run cleaner and more efficiently in general cause you won’t be dumping sut in the engine and would gain a lot more power if you chose to use a higher power tune if you think about it there is less to go wrong with the truck without all the emissions
I was just told that I can no longer get my oil changes at my nearby service center because they said they can't get the Dexos 2 oil that GM recommends.
Lets say you forgot to change the filter and you put the oil in the truck, can you remove the filter and change it with the new oil inside of the truck already?
Thanks for the in depth video! Great lighting on the oil plug scene!! Question for you Sir, I had a local place change my oil and it's been leaking since... Looks like they installed a metal washer on the drain plug... Is there supposed to be a teflon washer with the plug? Or just the rubber seal built into the plug? I can't understand why they put a metal washer...
@@RepairGeek Ahhh so it is the one with the built in ring, was a couple options of oil plugs.. Time to go back and ask WTF!! Hey thanks so much for taking the time to reply and help a Colorado Diesel Brotha out! Appreciate all the detailed videos!! ~Cheers 🤙
My Colorado Duramax Chevy has the reset button on the indicator handle. However, pressing the menu button and up/down buttons the oil life never shows up. What to do?
Curious why you didn't fill the oil filter housing. When I do oil changes i always fill my filter before screwing it on to get oil pressure as quickly as possible.
How do you know the oil you're pouring in the housing or inside the filter is clean? Just because the oil you pour out of the jug looks clean that doesn't mean it is. A human eye cannot see a particle below about 40 microns. A good oil filter will filter particles as small as 10 or 25 microns (.00039-.00098 inches) I'm not saying you're wrong for doing what you're doing and I totally see the logic. You're just not going to hurt a motor by not pre-lubing an oil filter.
I'm looking at a 2016 Colorado Z71 with the Duramax. 50k miles on it. Are these a good used buy? Any issues with the Duramax that I need to watch out for. Never owned a diesel before.
You may want to pour some oil on the oil filter before covering it. It is a standard procedure in most dealerships for that model from where I am from. This is to avoid oil starvation when you crank it up after the oil change. Kinda like priming up the fuel line after you replace the fuel filters.
It seems that your filter seats firmly in the housing and it doesn't come out very easy. My filter comes out with the filter cap, could this be an engineering variation? Or is my filter missing a packing or something?
Shouldn't that Diesel engine be using a API rating of CK one the donut label like maybe a 10w 30 weight. It seems to me a gasoline engine rating of SN is under qualified for the requirements of a Diesel engine. What does the owners manual call for recommended oil ?
This European Pennzoil is designed for small diesel engines and meets GM's DEXOS 2 for diesel engine applications. DEXOS is GM's oil specifications. DEXOS 1 is for gasoline DEXOS 2 is for diesels. 5W30 is what GM specifies.
@@sodbuster518able it mostly has to do with the oil being low ash for the exhaust after treatment systems. Is it really any different than modern Rotella? Probably not. DEXOS is a GM trademark and the oil company must pay GM for the use of the trademark. I'm sure there are oils that meet DEXOS spec but, are not listed because companies don't want to pay for the DEXOS name. Thanks for watching.
Have you ever had to do the oil pan gasket? I’m debating whether to go 2wd or 4wd but i’m worried about the pan and other stuff that may be a pain to work on in the future if i go 4wd.
The pan is a 2 piece pan. Never had an issue. The extra resale on a 4wd truck pays for the 4wd option typically. Even if the truck is 2wd I doubt it's going to be drastically easier to replace both pan gaskets.
@@RepairGeek how much mpg were you getting roughly? I know the 2wd was listed about 30mpg highway. how big a hit does it take going 4wd? Also any issues with the 4wd components?
Does the 2.8 BabyMax retain the coveted oil dipstick?? I've been going back and forth on purchasing this or a Tacoma and Toyota has removed the dipstick from the 3rd Gens :(.
Haha yes it has an engine oil dipstick. You can see it in parts of the video. It's back by the master cylinder. It has a yellow handle. The transmission doesn't have one. It has a plug down by the pan that you remove to check the level.
I noticed your link for the oil doesn’t specify that it’s diesel oil. I’ve always seen diesel oil specify on the bottle that it’s diesel. Is that the correct link?
The Colorado/Canyon as well as the Chevy Cruz diesel all require an oil that meets the Dexos 2 spec. Most of the "diesel" specific oils do not meet the Dexos 2 spec. I have a 2018 GMC Canyon and I use the same oil as Repair Geek because most of the Auto supply houses (Auto Zone etc.) are not stocking any oils that meet Dexos 2 spec... Note: Most Dexos 2 oils on the market are currently marketed under a Euro type oil as it has been in use in Europe and Asia for awhile now. That goes for oils from Valvoline, Mobile 1 and Castrol...
Good video quality and good instructions. Just came across your channel about fluid film and this video. I subscribed. Hope you keep making interesting videos and gaining subs! What is the ‘Dexos2’ standard? What does Dexos mean and why is that GM’s recommendation. Also what is your experience/background with vehicles? Sorry if you’ve addressed this already somewhere else
Dexos2 is a specification from gm. In a nutshell it means the oil meets all of GM's lubrication and durability requirements. GM has Dexos1 for gasoline vehicles and Dexos2 for their diesels.
Dexos 2 approval isn't enough. This is a VM Motori engine that requires the ACEA C3 spec to keep within manufacturer warranty. Liqui-Moly is (I'm quite sure) the OEM oil, but AMS Oil European also has the proper spec. Be careful Mobil 1 and Castrol Edge fans, read the bottle and it tells you "not for diesel engines". I suspect Pennzoil says the same, even though they all have the Dexos 2 rating. It's all about the additives being compatible with high soot combustion byproducts. Just some facts for thought.
Dexos2 is GM's spec for diesel oil. My owner's manual specifically states if a Dexos2 oil is not available, to use ACEA C3. The dexos logo is trademarked so there may be oils on the market that meets the Dexos specification but, the manufacturer may not want to pay the licensing fee. My personal guess is dexos2 and C3 are the same specifications. One just has a trademark.
I'm incredibly skeptical when somebody shows up with a bunch of half science. Here's the bottom line. you could put the worst crappy, non-dexos oil in this engine and it'll run a million miles. The oil industry has scammed us to the point of fear that we'll only use AEDCAIENTNTLSE/34.D.4.5499 spec oil in my moped.... I ran race engines - the crappiest oil and the best oil had EXACTLY the same amount of particulates in it when we tested them. WE're talking bike engines running at red line for hundreds of laps.... so scam away.
@@robertg5775actually my colorado duramax had the wrong oil put in by a dealer, non dexos 2 compliant 5w-30 and it caused major DPF exhaust system failure. The dealer had to replace exhaust no charge to me at a sum of 4600 dollars
Gotcha. I looked again and saw that the '2' was not Dexos1 'Gen 2'. I was shopping for my LT1 engine and they have several different logos. I hadn't seen your logo before.
My oil has been changed about 2000 km ago at the Chevy dealership. I just checked my oil with the dipstick and its about one inch above the whole grid marks. What should I do? Thank you for this video. Love that you mention the dimension of the tools and the torque! Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Duramax 2017 with ZR2 sidebars :-0)
If it were mine, I'd just run it the way it is as long as it's running fine and find another dealer to change your oil. I only mention that stuff in the video because someone will ask about it later and I won't remember haha.
ZR2 is vastly superior with the DIESEL or V6 over the new Furd turbo 4 weed eater engine. Lower RPM's and less revving along with all of the complexities (TIMING CHAIN STRETCH) from the Eco-bust engines...
I wouldnt use Penzoil in that.... Ive heard bad things.... Use Castrol, Mobil 1 or synthetic Valvoline ....just my opinion. None of my vehicles will ever use Penzoil.
If I had the option to use Mobil one or Rotella T6 I would but, this is the only widely available oil that is Dexos2 approved. Dexos2 is GM's standard for their diesel vehicles.
Interesting. Pennzoil is all i use these days. Their pureplus tech is superior to all other oils. To each their own, theres a reason why these other oils still exist
Randy Walentoski Hello watch Project Farm on you tube he test several oils, and other additives, great to watch, Amsoil just beat Pennzoil in the test but they were the top 2.
I need to run a GM DEXOS2 oil this is the one that is the most widely available. Also, Pennzoil has no problem going toe to toe with Amsoil at less than half the cost: th-cam.com/video/TWuKvnCq1js/w-d-xo.html
Why are you putting the drain plug back in before you take out the oil filter ? The least you could do is go back and edit your video so guys aren't leaving used oil in the oil filter housing .
You should pull your plug then filter then put new filter in while still draining then put plug in bro everyone knows this comeon lol 😂 but for real when you pulled the filter you drained nasty oil in your pan
I did that on my next change after this one. The oil filter chamber was full to the brim and coated the front of my motor with used oil. The bottom line is do what you prefer. Thanks for watching.
@@RepairGeek was wondering if that’s happen. Many people recommending doing the filter first but that was my worry. I guess pulling the plug didn’t allow it to drain out of there.
Let me know what you guys think of the camera and mic setup. I'm still working the kinks out .
Here are links to the oil and filter that I used:
Oil (best price I've found): bit.ly/3AQcvEy
Filter: amzn.to/2UOw6Av
Oil Filter Cap: amzn.to/2UPyrLm
Hey bro ! camera has great picture, but your correct, echo in garage is awful.
You probably already figured it out but if you use LINEAR on the gopro it gets rid of the fisheye effect. It also reduces your FOV obviously. I've got a new Bison Diesel. I don't think I'll wait until the oil life is mostly gone. I don't like the idea of the first oil an engine sees sitting in the engine for so long. It's so easy to change the oil just like my old S-10 ZR2 I had, there is no excuse to change it on time if not early.
Just curious, where did you get your skid plates? I still have the factory plastic one.
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When i worked in a chrysler dealer, i was taught to open the catridge style filters so it would drain down the oil pan and then drain all the oil from the pan.
Same in the dealerships from where I am from.
If you don't do the filter first or let it sit for 15 minutes after turning off, you will be overfilling by over a quart and leaving used oil in the system.
Always drain your filters before you pull your drain plug or drain them both at the same time if you do the filter after you will leave a considerable amount of dirty oil in your engine
That 27mm socket for the oil filter is the same as the fuel filters for those who might be curious
lol you just saved me some time
You saved me half a year to look into.
Ma man
27 so tough.😊
Outstanding vid! The only thing I can see to do differently is pop the new filter into the cap instead of the engine. Then insert the assembly and screw down. It's an easier method versus inserting the filter first by itself.
I absolutely love my 2019 canyon Denali duramax. The fuel mileage is INSANE!!
Good video. I usually leave the drain plug out to drain more when I change the filter. There's a little bit of oil left to drain. You want to get all of that nasty diesel oil out.
I have a 27mm socket I bought specifically for my KTM dual sport motorcycle. Now I have another use for it!
That is the tidyest and cleanest under car I have seen, obviously not seen any dirt roads, thanks for the information!
Having a overhead lift and still going with a 6 inch socket extender to get that oil nut…absolutely power move 👌🏻 meanwhile I’m inventing some new yoga positions to get that son of gun to crank.
🤣🤣🤣 A power move would have been using 5ft of extensions and laying on a creeper with the truck 6ft in the air. Thanks for watching.
Easy peasy, giving torque spec's is appreciated...
Great video. I like these new mid-size diesel trucks. One small suggestion: your garage could use some more light.
Thanks for the demo. Helpful. So far so good on the pictures and sound.
Came through loud and clear. Remarkably, Walmart carries that oil in the store. My Colorado has 70K and so far only one engine code. The code was for O2 sensor rate of change too slow. I reset it and it never came back. I did screw up on a fuel filter change (did not tighten it all the way). One day on the way to work, the O-ring gave way. Luckily I noticed and just tightened it down.
Your video and sound is just fine, the best and most important showing is when you explain everything in detail under the van and under the hood ITS JUST GREAT thanks for your time my friend Im shopping for a Chevy Express now, 2020 duramax diesel BUT taking a very close look at the 2.8 diesel. something just doesn't feel right with a combination of a smaller configuration engine to an 8speed transmission, I need to give it more time and reasurch otherwise I love this sort of van, and may buy one soon. the milage thing is nice to hear!
thanks again Don R. Lakewood, CA
The 2.8 is a good engine. The only real widespread issues are related to the DEF and DPF systems in the exhaust just like any modern diesel.
Thanks for the video. Audio and video quality is real good.
Awesome video brother changed my oil today 💪🏾 Thanks
5:32 I need to re-enable Trip B so I can use it to track miles between oil changes. I do this on my Crosstrek too.
I'm usually about 5500 miles when I get to 20% oil life. That's when I change it.
well done, clear and voice very good audio
Good video thanks. Only recommendation is i would change the filter first then drain the oil pan. It if is like the TDI engines, oil is held in the filter housing then spills down to the pan when you remove the filter. Allow you to get a small extra amount of used oil out. How do you like the truck? I was going to get the diesel, but I am currently leaning toward the new ranger. Seems new diesels have to much of a problem not with the engine, but with the fuel and exhaust system since they are so complicated.
Next time I change it I'll drain the oil, leave the plug out, then remove the filter and see if I get any more oil that drains into the pan.
So far I like the truck and don't regret it at all. I have had one issue with one of the things you mentioned. I'm going to shoot a video about it soon.
I'm just not impressed by the Ranger. 1 engine choice, 2 cab options, it just seems like Ford isn't really trying. When they go out of their way to bring up the fact that the Ranger has steel bumpers, I feel like they are really trying to make the truck sound impressive when in reality they are selling a truck in North America that has been on sale everywhere else since 2011. Take the full size trucks they are all aluminium now. I was hoping the ranger would get the same treatment but, nope. Make them out of steel because that's how this ranger has been made since 2011. Don't get me started on the other products. I have a video on this topic if you haven't seen it. I'm a Ford person at heart but, this direction they are headed frustrates me as a Ford guy.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
A TURBO 4 gas engine is a maintenance nightmare - DIESEL in the GM barely revs and makes REAL torque. Good luck on that Turbo 4 with CAM CHAIN stretch along with the electrical issues....
@@mecalpsha4473 Pretty much every manufacturer is making direct injection turbo 4 cylinder, Chevrolet new Silverado and Honda CTV etc. Chain stretch is a problem with Chevrolet Colorado gas models with no turbo. Check out South main Auto video. Unfortunately new cars are so high tech and have problems that we consumers need to be prepared for. Buying a used vehicle in the future will be a nightmare. The problem with the diesel, which I love diesels, is the super high tech exhaust systems under the car. The exhaust system will cost you several thousand dollars to repair. I have an 04 tdi with over 350, 000 miles and not opened the engine except for timing belt. I guarantee the silverado can not go 100, 000 miles without some repair to engine or exhaust. I have put off buying one all year. I have taken the mind set that though evoboost has some issues, it is the least of 2 evils. The Toyota truck is uncomfortable to me, and I have had bad luck with Toyotas, and lemon Law one a few years back.
@@John76546-x F150 and the CAM-CHAIN in them turbos has to be done as it will not run trips sensors. PLUS, the TURBO's need replacing, along with 50000 sensors limp mode just a non-stop money pit. I will stick with GM V8's that run for 300,000-400,000 EASILY.
@@mecalpsha4473 I am not here to tell anyone what to buy or own. They are all crap and they all break and it is hard to find a dealer that knows how to fix them. I will not buy Ram as the San Diego dealers suck. The Ford ecoboost is a true racing engine technology offered to the public and they have proven themselves. Problems, yes, but now almost every manufacturer is offering the same. Not because better but because they need to make mpg numbers, I statements here are, I like diesel, want a diesel, however with all the government crap on them they have to many problems and no with the engine. This channels owner just had a problem with the emission and you heard him say that he and his father have 10,000 miles with two trucks, and problems already. Consumers report 10 least reliable vehicles include 2 Honda, and 4 cars built by GMC and NO Fords.
Thanks for the tips. For your GoPro use Linear setting - it removes all the fish eye.
Thanks for the video, turns out my Colorado is an older model VCDI 3ltr Isuzu style engine. Oldy but a goody.
thanks for this great video. i just changed my oil and followed your process. perfect.
Good video , my only question is , that oil says that it is for BMW and Mercedes Benz vehicles, is 100% OK to use on GM vehicles?
Is the Mobil 1 ESP Formula, full synthetic the correct oil to use for the Colorado 2.8 diesel
Yes that will work as well.
Only use a 6 point socket on the filters. A 12 point socket might chew up a cap that has been over tightened.
Great video man thank you.... Now I'll search fuel filter change videos
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Add more links in your description for Valvoline, Mobil 1, and other oils - I'd gladly follow your link for Mobil 1 but I don't use Penzoil. Just trying to help you out - thanks for the great video!
The oil you used is the ONLY Dexos2 oil I can find in Spokane, WA. Walmart sells it.
I went to Auto Zone and O’riellys, neither sell ANY Dexos2.
Mobil 5-30 ESP formula full synthetic, is that the dexos 2 that the 2.8 diesel should be used ?
Cartridge filters are generally a PITA but that wasn't nearly as bad as a '07-up V8 Tundra. On a side note, those Lisle drain jugs are also a PITA to empty. I made the mistake of letting mine get full once.
Next time do the oil filter first. They usually have an anti drain valve that gets released when you remove the filter sending more used oil into your oil pan. The filter should snap into the cap.
With cartridge style filters I usually prefer to remove the filter first to allow the oil to drain down wards into the pain to drain the most oil possible from the engine, and also have you thought of deleting the truck ?
As long as it keeps running correctly the emissions will stay intact.
As far as removing the filter first. I literally just finished my second oil change today. If you attempt to remove the filter first, the oil filter chamber is filled with oil, literally to the brim. It's impossible to remove the filter without making a GIANT mess. Drain the oil out of the pan first. It's not worth the mess.
Repair Geek I’ve always cracked it gave it a second to drain there is usually just a small puddle in the cartridge, and on the deleting thing the truck would last a lot longer and get better mpg‘s run cleaner and more efficiently in general cause you won’t be dumping sut in the engine and would gain a lot more power if you chose to use a higher power tune if you think about it there is less to go wrong with the truck without all the emissions
@@RepairGeek that is good to know. I almost always drain the oil, then the filter, then replug the oil pan. Thanks for the tip!
I was just told that I can no longer get my oil changes at my nearby service center because they said they can't get the Dexos 2 oil that GM recommends.
Lets say you forgot to change the filter and you put the oil in the truck, can you remove the filter and change it with the new oil inside of the truck already?
I have mine tuned to stage 1 without any mods just computer tune and trans shift tune i get 34.5 mpg i plan to take bed off and flat bed it and
Thanks for the in depth video! Great lighting on the oil plug scene!! Question for you Sir, I had a local place change my oil and it's been leaking since... Looks like they installed a metal washer on the drain plug... Is there supposed to be a teflon washer with the plug? Or just the rubber seal built into the plug? I can't understand why they put a metal washer...
Should be an o-ring built into the drain bolt.
@@RepairGeek Ahhh so it is the one with the built in ring, was a couple options of oil plugs.. Time to go back and ask WTF!! Hey thanks so much for taking the time to reply and help a Colorado Diesel Brotha out!
Appreciate all the detailed videos!! ~Cheers 🤙
My Colorado Duramax Chevy has the reset button on the indicator handle. However, pressing the menu button and up/down buttons the oil life never shows up.
What to do?
Go to options.
Scroll to info settings.
Select edit list
Enable the oil life on the data list.
Curious why you didn't fill the oil filter housing. When I do oil changes i always fill my filter before screwing it on to get oil pressure as quickly as possible.
How do you know the oil you're pouring in the housing or inside the filter is clean? Just because the oil you pour out of the jug looks clean that doesn't mean it is. A human eye cannot see a particle below about 40 microns. A good oil filter will filter particles as small as 10 or 25 microns (.00039-.00098 inches)
I'm not saying you're wrong for doing what you're doing and I totally see the logic. You're just not going to hurt a motor by not pre-lubing an oil filter.
I’m just curious about something, shouldn’t this take 15w-40 oil? Or am I wrong?
It take 5 w30 dextrose 3
I'm looking at a 2016 Colorado Z71 with the Duramax. 50k miles on it. Are these a good used buy? Any issues with the Duramax that I need to watch out for. Never owned a diesel before.
On some engines oil will drain to the pan when you pop the top to that cartridge
What’s your recommendation for a oil to use in central Texas
You may want to pour some oil on the oil filter before covering it. It is a standard procedure in most dealerships for that model from where I am from. This is to avoid oil starvation when you crank it up after the oil change. Kinda like priming up the fuel line after you replace the fuel filters.
It seems that your filter seats firmly in the housing and it doesn't come out very easy. My filter comes out with the filter cap, could this be an engineering variation? Or is my filter missing a packing or something?
My filter has stayed in the housing every oil change.
no drain plug gasket?
It’s a Diesel shouldn’t you use 15w40?
No, GM specifies a very specific low ash oil to keep the DPF from becoming contaminated over time. If you have a full delete just run Rotella T6.
Shouldn't that Diesel engine be using a API rating of CK one the donut label like maybe a 10w 30 weight. It seems to me a gasoline engine rating of SN is under qualified for the requirements of a Diesel engine. What does the owners manual call for recommended oil ?
This European Pennzoil is designed for small diesel engines and meets GM's DEXOS 2 for diesel engine applications. DEXOS is GM's oil specifications. DEXOS 1 is for gasoline DEXOS 2 is for diesels. 5W30 is what GM specifies.
I,ll have to read the label on Dexos 2,learn something new everyday.
@@sodbuster518able it mostly has to do with the oil being low ash for the exhaust after treatment systems. Is it really any different than modern Rotella? Probably not. DEXOS is a GM trademark and the oil company must pay GM for the use of the trademark. I'm sure there are oils that meet DEXOS spec but, are not listed because companies don't want to pay for the DEXOS name. Thanks for watching.
Nice video, looks simple enough. Is changing fuel filter in diesel the same as oil, a paper filter & plastic cap ?
Have you ever had to do the oil pan gasket? I’m debating whether to go 2wd or 4wd but i’m worried about the pan and other stuff that may be a pain to work on in the future if i go 4wd.
The pan is a 2 piece pan. Never had an issue. The extra resale on a 4wd truck pays for the 4wd option typically. Even if the truck is 2wd I doubt it's going to be drastically easier to replace both pan gaskets.
@@RepairGeek how much mpg were you getting roughly? I know the 2wd was listed about 30mpg highway. how big a hit does it take going 4wd? Also any issues with the 4wd components?
Does the 2.8 BabyMax retain the coveted oil dipstick?? I've been going back and forth on purchasing this or a Tacoma and Toyota has removed the dipstick from the 3rd Gens :(.
Haha yes it has an engine oil dipstick. You can see it in parts of the video. It's back by the master cylinder. It has a yellow handle.
The transmission doesn't have one. It has a plug down by the pan that you remove to check the level.
@@RepairGeek I saw the yellow handle peaking out but didn't want to assume. Thanks for replying.
How many odometer exactly require to reach to have its change oil for the fisrt time.?
Most people do the first one at 4,000
Nice 👍🏽 Im learning
How much oil kapacity
I noticed your link for the oil doesn’t specify that it’s diesel oil. I’ve always seen diesel oil specify on the bottle that it’s diesel. Is that the correct link?
It's Dexos2 approved, Dexos2 is GM's certification for diesel engine oil.
Thank you
I believe a diesel oil in a "diesel" would be best, am I right?
The Colorado/Canyon as well as the Chevy Cruz diesel all require an oil that meets the Dexos 2 spec. Most of the "diesel" specific oils do not meet the Dexos 2 spec. I have a 2018 GMC Canyon and I use the same oil as Repair Geek because most of the Auto supply houses (Auto Zone etc.) are not stocking any oils that meet Dexos 2 spec... Note: Most Dexos 2 oils on the market are currently marketed under a Euro type oil as it has been in use in Europe and Asia for awhile now. That goes for oils from Valvoline, Mobile 1 and Castrol...
Good video quality and good instructions. Just came across your channel about fluid film and this video. I subscribed. Hope you keep making interesting videos and gaining subs!
What is the ‘Dexos2’ standard? What does Dexos mean and why is that GM’s recommendation.
Also what is your experience/background with vehicles? Sorry if you’ve addressed this already somewhere else
Dexos2 is a specification from gm. In a nutshell it means the oil meets all of GM's lubrication and durability requirements. GM has Dexos1 for gasoline vehicles and Dexos2 for their diesels.
Did you pump it good?
Dexos 2 approval isn't enough. This is a VM Motori engine that requires the ACEA C3 spec to keep within manufacturer warranty. Liqui-Moly is (I'm quite sure) the OEM oil, but AMS Oil European also has the proper spec. Be careful Mobil 1 and Castrol Edge fans, read the bottle and it tells you "not for diesel engines". I suspect Pennzoil says the same, even though they all have the Dexos 2 rating. It's all about the additives being compatible with high soot combustion byproducts. Just some facts for thought.
Dexos2 is GM's spec for diesel oil. My owner's manual specifically states if a Dexos2 oil is not available, to use ACEA C3. The dexos logo is trademarked so there may be oils on the market that meets the Dexos specification but, the manufacturer may not want to pay the licensing fee. My personal guess is dexos2 and C3 are the same specifications. One just has a trademark.
I'm incredibly skeptical when somebody shows up with a bunch of half science. Here's the bottom line. you could put the worst crappy, non-dexos oil in this engine and it'll run a million miles. The oil industry has scammed us to the point of fear that we'll only use AEDCAIENTNTLSE/34.D.4.5499 spec oil in my moped....
I ran race engines - the crappiest oil and the best oil had EXACTLY the same amount of particulates in it when we tested them. WE're talking bike engines running at red line for hundreds of laps.... so scam away.
@@robertg5775 That was an interesting comment!
@@robertg5775actually my colorado duramax had the wrong oil put in by a dealer, non dexos 2 compliant 5w-30 and it caused major DPF exhaust system failure. The dealer had to replace exhaust no charge to me at a sum of 4600 dollars
I thought you were to replace the oil filter with the drain plug off to vent the oil from the filter. Then replace drain plug and then oil filter.
Looks like you used DEXOS1 Gen2 oil rather than DEXOS2. The label doesn't help as it's easily confused.
Nope it's dexos 2. It's the Euro L version.
Gotcha. I looked again and saw that the '2' was not Dexos1 'Gen 2'. I was shopping for my LT1 engine and they have several different logos. I hadn't seen your logo before.
Have you tried Archoil? Powerstroke.com recommends using it on every diesel.
I haven't. I use the Standadyne fuel additive.
My oil has been changed about 2000 km ago at the Chevy dealership. I just checked my oil with the dipstick and its about one inch above the whole grid marks. What should I do? Thank you for this video. Love that you mention the dimension of the tools and the torque! Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Duramax 2017 with ZR2 sidebars :-0)
If it were mine, I'd just run it the way it is as long as it's running fine and find another dealer to change your oil.
I only mention that stuff in the video because someone will ask about it later and I won't remember haha.
@@RepairGeek Thanks for your answer!
Take it back to dealer
Mark Davey I took out 56 oz with a hose and a seringe
@@projet2907 thats crazy
New copper gasket!
The drain bolt has a rubber oring.
So how do you like the truck? Wish u would have stayed with ford?
I like the truck but, unfortunately it has had another issue. Nothing really major but, a pain none the less. A video will be coming.
ZR2 is vastly superior with the DIESEL or V6 over the new Furd turbo 4 weed eater engine. Lower RPM's and less revving along with all of the complexities (TIMING CHAIN STRETCH) from the Eco-bust engines...
Love the diesel. Amazing power train. I'm looking to put the duramaxtuner on it and see what 490lb/ft feels like!!!!
I wouldnt use Penzoil in that.... Ive heard bad things.... Use Castrol, Mobil 1 or synthetic Valvoline ....just my opinion. None of my vehicles will ever use Penzoil.
If I had the option to use Mobil one or Rotella T6 I would but, this is the only widely available oil that is Dexos2 approved. Dexos2 is GM's standard for their diesel vehicles.
I have used pennzoil for years and have never had a problem. I have though just converted my suburban to Amsoil.
Interesting. Pennzoil is all i use these days. Their pureplus tech is superior to all other oils. To each their own, theres a reason why these other oils still exist
Randy Walentoski Hello watch Project Farm on you tube he test several oils, and other additives, great to watch, Amsoil just beat Pennzoil in the test but they were the top 2.
Strieter Marine Survey amsoil #1 100% synthetic no orther oil says that.
Or Holden Colorado.
anyone else ever forgot to put the drain bolt back in before adding oil? not me... ;)
At least you didn't start up the truck too. lol.
You lost me at pennzoil. Great video other than that.
I need to run a GM DEXOS2 oil this is the one that is the most widely available.
Also, Pennzoil has no problem going toe to toe with Amsoil at less than half the cost:
th-cam.com/video/TWuKvnCq1js/w-d-xo.html
Dealership wanted to charge me $115 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Saved me money
If this oil is not correct, then the DEXOS2 label is meaningless.
Why are you putting the drain plug back in before you take out the oil filter ? The least you could do is go back and edit your video so guys aren't leaving used oil in the oil filter housing .
Definitely less correct. Remaining used oil still there.😅
You should pull your plug then filter then put new filter in while still draining then put plug in bro everyone knows this comeon lol 😂 but for real when you pulled the filter you drained nasty oil in your pan
I did that on my next change after this one. The oil filter chamber was full to the brim and coated the front of my motor with used oil. The bottom line is do what you prefer. Thanks for watching.
@@RepairGeek was wondering if that’s happen. Many people recommending doing the filter first but that was my worry. I guess pulling the plug didn’t allow it to drain out of there.
Really Amazon !!
I don’t support them or there supply chain/buyers
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That's cheap looking filter, too much plastic.
It's OEM.
@@RepairGeek , I bet it's only 50% efficient, just like Toyota oem cartridge Oil filters.
Pennzoil is the worst oil available. Use anything that meets dexos 2 but not pennzoil. Yikes!
Another scientific statement. I've tasted worse oils..... :0 D'oh!!!