How To Change Engine Oil For GMC Vehicles

If you're a GMC owner, you know that the company is known for its toughness and durability. The same goes for their vehicles, which are built to last. That said, changing GMC car engine oil is still an important part of taking care of your car. It's also one of the easiest maintenance tasks you can do yourself at home with just a few tools and supplies!

Prep Your GMC Vehicle For An Oil Change

Prep your GMC vehicle for an oil change by making sure you have the right tools and supplies. The first step is to consult your owner's manual to determine the recommended intervals for changing the engine oil, as well as the type of oil filter required. If you're unsure which one is best for your particular GMC model, check with a service advisor at a local GMC car dealership or auto parts store.

Locate Your Oil Drain Plug

To change your oil, you'll need to use the provided drain plug located at the bottom of your GMC vehicle. This can be found on the driver's side of your engine underneath a large plastic cover. Once you've removed this cover, you will see a bolt that holds it in place and an oil pan underneath it. The drain plug is located about halfway down into this pan and is threaded into a metal cap that screws onto its head.

To avoid cross-threading when removing or replacing the plug with another one, make sure that you have the right size socket for it (make sure not to use too big or too small).

Remove Stuck Nuts Using A Bolt Extractor Tool

If you have a bolt extractor tool, use it to remove the stuck nut. Place the bolt extractor tool on top of the stuck nut and tap it with a hammer. The bolt extractor tool will grab onto the edges of the nut and pull it out so you can easily replace your engine oil filter.

If you don't have a bolt extractor tool available, consider using another method, such as a hammer and chisel or a hammer and screwdriver, to loosen up those stubborn nuts holding your engine oil filter in place.

Remove The Oil Fill Cap

To do this, use a flathead screwdriver and loosen the bolt in the center of the oil fill cap until it comes out of its socket.

Take Out The Old Oil Filter 

You are ready to remove your old oil filter with the oil drain pan under the vehicle and the oil filter wrench in hand. It is important that you use a proper filter wrench to avoid damaging your car's engine block. If you do not have an oil filter wrench, you can use pliers or a socket wrench if necessary.

Replace The Old Oil Filter With New One

After removing the old oil filter, you'll need to take out the new one. While replacing the old filter, be sure to remove any dirt or debris from it before installing a new one. Before installing a new gasket onto the new oil filter, apply some clean engine oil over its surface so that it will seal properly with your vehicle's engine upon installation. Install this into place with your hands and tighten down using an adjustable wrench until you feel resistance while turning; this indicates that you've reached proper torque specifications (usually between 10 and 15 lbs).

Add In New Engine Oil. Do Not Overfill! 

After the engine oil has been drained, you can add the new engine oil. You should never use any other kind of motor or gear lube except for what's specified by your vehicle manufacturer because it may cause damage or affect your warranty coverage on your GMC truck and might not keep it running smoothly for a long time. If you overfill your engine, it will not be able to start. It's also a waste of money because you'll have to drain some out and add more later on (which can be messy). The amount of oil that needs to go into this engine is 3.8 quarts. Check the dipstick after adding this much oil, and make sure there is at least 1/4" between the top mark on the dipstick and the bottom of where your new oil level should be when filling up your vehicle with fresh new, fully synthetic oil!

Conclusion 

And there you have it. Follow these steps, and you'll be able to change your oil in no time. Remember that changing your oil is a great way to keep your car running smoothly, but it's also important that this process not take up all of your time!