Mobil 1 Oil change
05-13-2006, 06:22 PM
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Mobil 1 Oil change Just bought 5 qts of Mobil 1 10W 30 and got a free STP fuel filter, I want to change the oil soon can anyone tell me where the oil pan is on the undercarriage? and where my spare tire and jack are?
05-13-2006, 06:43 PM
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Here's a write-up for lifting your car:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ift_points.htm
and here's a write-up for an oil change:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...oil_change.htm
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ift_points.htm
and here's a write-up for an oil change:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...oil_change.htm
05-13-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by chaman
I can belive this....honestly....it couldnt hurt to look under the car and open up the hatch....right?
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05-13-2006, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Arachnotron
Here's a write-up for lifting your car:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ift_points.htm
and here's a write-up for an oil change:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...oil_change.htm
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ift_points.htm
and here's a write-up for an oil change:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...oil_change.htm
05-14-2006, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 2manytoys
The right tools always helps. filter wrenches are pretty cheap!
05-14-2006, 06:38 AM
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You'll also need to buy one more quart of oil, as the rated capacity is 5.5 quarts (but putting in 6 is preferred, and 5 is definitely too little)
05-14-2006, 08:06 AM
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I know the feeling, I changed my oil for the first time a few months back. Heres a trick for the filter. Take a big *** screwdriver and STAB, now take it out and let the oil drain. then stab again and twist it off with that.
05-14-2006, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QuickBlkZ28
Hey give me a break I'm 18 and I've never done an oil change before(or seen anyone do it), I was asking alot of questions checking and double checking to make sure I dont **** up my car that I still owe 8 grand for. In this country you pay for what you dont know, and what you're too lazy to do now I know how to change my own oil and I dont have to pay someone else to do it anymore. It took me about 2hrs and I got oil everywhere, next time with the right tools(I used a skateboard, a vice, and my hand and a former dish cloth for the filter) I can do it in 20 minute or less. I think I did pretty good considering I got all my info off those very helpful links. The majority of that time was spent trying to get the filter off.
Enjoy your car.
05-14-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1_bc
A for effort......If your car didn't come with an owners manual you can download it here https://www.mygmlink.com/main/US/en/gm/home just register it's free and download the correct one for your car. I see from your sig you plan to use Seafoam.....wait 'till you need to change your oil again as you shouls change oil and even plugs after using it.
Enjoy your car.
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Oil pan bolt is like 15mm or so. I wouldn't suggest using a vise to take that off, the last thing you want is a stripped oil pan bolt. If it already is stripped, I'd suggest replacing it on your next change
Fuel filter is going to be on the driver's side, right in front of the rear tire. You'll need two wrenches to take it off, for the sizes, but make sure to release preasure of the gas before you take the current filter off. I think there's a good write up on it at installuniversity.com as well
Make sure you lift the car on the correct spots every time, you don't want floor damage
Spare tire and jack are in the hatch area, passenger side. You'll need a coin or similar to "unscrew" the plastic screws that hold the pannel on
Don't really "need" a creeper either - I've been under my car a LOT and I've never used one, and I'm not a toothpick of a person by any means. The entire tranny swap on my car was done with two jack stands and a carpet to lay down on, no creeper etc
Give the guy a break, not all of us were born with a wrench in hand! At least he's smart enough to ask questions, rather than screwing something up
Fuel filter is going to be on the driver's side, right in front of the rear tire. You'll need two wrenches to take it off, for the sizes, but make sure to release preasure of the gas before you take the current filter off. I think there's a good write up on it at installuniversity.com as well
Make sure you lift the car on the correct spots every time, you don't want floor damage
Spare tire and jack are in the hatch area, passenger side. You'll need a coin or similar to "unscrew" the plastic screws that hold the pannel on
Don't really "need" a creeper either - I've been under my car a LOT and I've never used one, and I'm not a toothpick of a person by any means. The entire tranny swap on my car was done with two jack stands and a carpet to lay down on, no creeper etc
Give the guy a break, not all of us were born with a wrench in hand! At least he's smart enough to ask questions, rather than screwing something up
05-15-2006, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Strahley
Oil pan bolt is like 15mm or so. I wouldn't suggest using a vise to take that off, the last thing you want is a stripped oil pan bolt. If it already is stripped, I'd suggest replacing it on your next change
Fuel filter is going to be on the driver's side, right in front of the rear tire. You'll need two wrenches to take it off, for the sizes, but make sure to release preasure of the gas before you take the current filter off. I think there's a good write up on it at installuniversity.com as well
Make sure you lift the car on the correct spots every time, you don't want floor damage
Spare tire and jack are in the hatch area, passenger side. You'll need a coin or similar to "unscrew" the plastic screws that hold the pannel on
Don't really "need" a creeper either - I've been under my car a LOT and I've never used one, and I'm not a toothpick of a person by any means. The entire tranny swap on my car was done with two jack stands and a carpet to lay down on, no creeper etc
Give the guy a break, not all of us were born with a wrench in hand! At least he's smart enough to ask questions, rather than screwing something up
Fuel filter is going to be on the driver's side, right in front of the rear tire. You'll need two wrenches to take it off, for the sizes, but make sure to release preasure of the gas before you take the current filter off. I think there's a good write up on it at installuniversity.com as well
Make sure you lift the car on the correct spots every time, you don't want floor damage
Spare tire and jack are in the hatch area, passenger side. You'll need a coin or similar to "unscrew" the plastic screws that hold the pannel on
Don't really "need" a creeper either - I've been under my car a LOT and I've never used one, and I'm not a toothpick of a person by any means. The entire tranny swap on my car was done with two jack stands and a carpet to lay down on, no creeper etc
Give the guy a break, not all of us were born with a wrench in hand! At least he's smart enough to ask questions, rather than screwing something up
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Originally Posted by Patman
You'll also need to buy one more quart of oil, as the rated capacity is 5.5 quarts (but putting in 6 is preferred, and 5 is definitely too little)
