2.8 Duramax Oil Change - Canyon/Colorado

[@BobbyBorn-d8z]

Nice job on the oil change. I did see a major mistake you made though. The oil filter housing is full of oil, until you open it. This takes the pressure off the filter and releases the oil to flow down into the oil pan. If you replaced the drain plug before you loosened the filter, all of the old oil in that housing is still in your motor. Next time, drain your pan. After it stops draining, and without replacing the plug, open the oil filter cap and look at how much more oil drains out of the pan. If you will oil all the o-rings on the filter and attach it to the cap, it will reinstall much easier also. I would also start the truck and fill the oil filter housing back up before checking the level. Both of mine have always taken 6 qts even, and never any in between changes.

[@bakermakesit]

Good tips! I do oil the o-rings but forgot to mention it in this video 🙂

[@Twistedoff2]

Did GM really put a plastic filter housing on a diesel truck? Nice video and a nice truck.

[@bakermakesit]

Thanks! They sure did, same for the fuel filter housing.

[@aaronmarchant976]

Baker, what do you do with the old oil and filter? Great video man!

[@bakermakesit]

Thanks dude! My local county has a recycling center but auto parts stores usually will take it too.