3.0 Liter Duramax Oil Change | LZ0 Engine

[@CodyLeon]

Great video! Doing all that with your watch on is diabolical work

[@Academy_Farm]

@@CodyLeon it's a work watch 😅

[@JJJ5.7]

Very nice locations for filter and plug.

[@ryanbaroni4729]

Perfect demonstration. If anyone needs help ordering or has any questions about Amsoil feel free to reply to me! I personally run Amsoil in everything, you can tell the difference.

[@NormLudick]

I bought a replacement oil pan bolt at Auto zone for about five bucks, it has magnetic end and a taller hex head

[@Academy_Farm]

I love magnets. I'll likely do the same. Thanks!

[@jasonandrus1981]

I dont have a baby durmax but I have swapped over to Amsoil for all my oil/grease/ spray lube needs because I believe its atleast as good as other top tier oil products and the ease of obtaining it.... I love that I can be at work or anywhere and just place my order then have it show up about 3 days later instead of running around town looking for oil and filters.

[@Academy_Farm]

@@jasonandrus1981 similar to me. If I'm going to choose a specific oil, I don't want to have to go to 3 stores 2 different times to try and get what I need. (I still do this for my wife's car) Thanks!

[@mikecummings8067]

Great job, Mitch !!! Have a great day 😊

[@Academy_Farm]

@@mikecummings8067 Thank you! Same to you!

[@firstlast---]

Nice truck. Press and hold the ignition switch for roughly 5-7 seconds to enter key on engine off

[@Academy_Farm]

@@firstlast--- Thanks! Didn't know that trick.

[@rontronnesjr]

Your Dad taught you right! Nice video - you're right, a 15-20 minute job but the stealership bills an hour and over 100 bucks. Rubber gloves and poke the bottom of your filter with a flat screwdriver and let it drain before removing - much smaller mess. Have you seen the PPE replacement oil pan and drain plug? I guess the OEM pan holds 1 quart of oil WITH the plug removed - crazy! What lift kit do you have? You could barely reach the dipstick - just f'n with you man lol Great video - I've never trusted those plastic ramps until I just saw you using them - thanks.

[@Academy_Farm]

@@rontronnesjr Thanks! I'm not completely sure I trust the plastic ramps either 🤣 but they sure are easy... I'll be curious to measure how much oil drains next time.

[@53Ericd]

Nicely done video! Old guy here, most likely older than your dad. Good to hear he gave you tips on maintenance. I am in favor of prefilling a new filter with fresh oil before install. It is easy to do and reduces the time for oil pressure to come up. Is it a game changer? Maybe not, but one of those simple things that makes me feel better. I also have my oil analyzed at Blackstone. It gives you a lot of good info and shows where your engine is compared to others. Cost is $35 for the base testing and $45 for the test that includes oil life data. I also believe ramp use gives you a better oil drain. It allows for a more complete drain compared to on a vehicle left. Just my humble opinion.👍

[@Academy_Farm]

@53Ericd Thanks! You all have pretty well talked me into it; next time she's getting pre-filled.

[@badgerlandturf]

As soon as you started wrenching, I thought I would add rubber gloves to the list of things needed! That oil just flowed fast from both places (filter and plug). You may get some feedback on the oil change intervals given that you use a full synthetic and only go 5k…but in the end if you sleep better because of it, nuts to the naysayers! That sure is a pretty truck!

[@Academy_Farm]

@@badgerlandturf Thanks! I would have worn gloves if it wasn't for the camera/tripod work. I regularly "waste" money on all kinds of things that make me sleep better. Lightest weight oil I've ever worked with; it does flow freely 🤣

[@3.0dmax]

The tolerances in the 3.0 are very tight. I've always changed mine at 5k or 20% on the monitor. It's cheaper than needing bearings replaced and the crank worked or replaced. IMO, the Amsoil isn't worth the $. The ACdelco is readily available now and has been proven to be within acceptable limits even at 7500mi or 0%. I just take mine to the dealer so I don't have to deal with the waste oil. But that's just me. To each their own. I also ignore the fuel filter monitor and just change it every 10k. Easy $35 DIY vs $150 at a dealer.

[@Academy_Farm]

@3.0dmax Thanks! The Amazon AC Delco kit is $80. I agree, it's just a good piece of mind.

[@chrisgarcia9711]

So I’ve been running the amsoil now on my 3.0 suburban lm2 for the last 3 intervals. I can say that it works just fine, however my lifters are significantly louder as you let off the gas and let the vehicle coast and come to a gradual stop. Idk if this is of concern but I’m going to swap to the Mobil 1 with dexos D and see if this makes a difference. I will also add that I have the Fumoto valve which makes oil changes a breeze

[@Academy_Farm]

I've heard several reports of these trucks getting "louder" as they rack up miles. Curious to learn how your experiment works out. I was in an out of a parking garage all week and think I would have noticed a lifter tick (but I'm only a few hundred miles in with Amsoil...)

[@chrisgarcia9711]

@ I’ll be doing the the switch to mobil 1 within the next 2 weeks or so I’ll keep you posted on the difference if any. And yea I’m my first amsoil oil, lifters stayed the same it wasn’t until the 2nd interval that it was much louder. That’s also with the ppe larger oil filter

[@chrisgarcia9711]

Update… just swapped the oil to Mobil 1 (Dexos-D) and instantly the engine feels smoother, slightly better mileage and way less knocking from the lifters. I’d say at this point that amsoil isn’t for this engine

[@Academy_Farm]

Thanks for the testimony! I'll need to do some research and see if anyone else has had similar experiences. Hope the LM2 gives you many more trouble-free miles!

[@MattN03]

I've read several complaints on the factory drain plug being made of soft metal and easily rounding the shoulders. Have you seen this issue?

[@Academy_Farm]

The hex sides certainly aren't as deep as they could be, but I haven't noticed any hardness issues in the one time I've worked with it. Like most things, everything is over-comable if you're careful.

[@Carolinaking22]

I’m about to buy a GMC AT4 and I’m deciding if I wanna go with the 3.0 or stick with the 5.3 or 6.2.. I’ve always had a 5.3 or 6.2. I believe I’m going with the baby duramax. Any advice?

[@Academy_Farm]

@Carolinaking22 i had the 5.3 for a decade. The 3.0 has been problem-free for the first 6K miles, has wild fuel efficiency, and no lack of power... I was also probably unnecessary worried about lifter issues with the gas engines, but no regrets so far!

[@Carolinaking22]

@@Academy_FarmI really appreciate it brother. I’m going to look at a 2023 at4 with the 3.0 today so if everything goes well and test drive is right I’m probably gonna buy it. It’s everything I want in my new truck. Your video definitely helped so thanks..

[@tylerhedlund3147]

I've run amsoil in everything I have for probably 15 years, and want to put it in my 24 3.0, but am worried without the official doxos d stamp on the bottle, could I run into warranty issues. It's a real bummer that's a pay to play thing as you mentioned..

[@Academy_Farm]

@@tylerhedlund3147 Awesome! You could always run into warranty issues for all kinds of reasons. My understanding is that if GM can prove engine failure due to oil used, they can refuse warranty service. But in that case, Amsoil offers their own engine warranty. But that's just my understanding....

[@nowayoutstp4]

I called Amsoil and asked about not having the Dexos D certification and I personally think they should have it regardless of their answer. I see Mobil-1 is starting to carry the Dexos D at walmart in the 5 quart jugs which I prefer. We will see how that works out. 28 bucks for 5 quarts vs $10 a quart or more for ACdelco or Shaffer’s.

[@Academy_Farm]

@@nowayoutstp4 Such a big decision for the life of the vehicle... I don't know how much, if any problems can arise from trying a bunch of different oils as deals come up...

[@SunnyVancity]

Does this void your warranty? Doing oil changes at home?

[@Academy_Farm]

@@SunnyVancity No, as long as you do it right!

[@Kookaburra4509]

I’m not sure if I missed it, but did you do the service at 7,500, 5,000 or 3,000 miles??

[@Academy_Farm]

@@Kookaburra4509 This was the first change at about 5,000. Good round number that will be easy for me to keep track of.

[@603Steward]

Holy smokes! I’m from the same school of thought that waiting 10K to change your oil is absurd. Nice, low viscosity oil for new rigs these days! 😂

[@brucemacdonald4672]

Was it a new gasket ,you put back on ?

[@Academy_Farm]

@brucemacdonald4672 No, I assumed you can re-use the drain plug gasket at least a few times. I'll look into it!

[@Academy_Farm]

Much splashier than I'm used to!​@603Steward

[@donmckenzie5027]

Great video done exactly like I do it on my 2023 GMC 1500 Denali Duramax 3.0. Love Amsoil too have it in all 4 of my vehicles. I just started using oil filter made by PPE love it. Check it out. Amsoil is a game changer.

[@Academy_Farm]

@@donmckenzie5027 Awesome. Thank you!

[@raythemanroe]

I would fill my filter since it threads on straight up and down.. I mean why not

[@Academy_Farm]

@raythemanroe You're right! Only reason not to is it takes time, and you're putting your presumably new, un-filtered oil into a place that bypasses the filter elements.

[@anthony2558]

I know the 2.7L filter needs to be filled prior to installing. If not you'll get a check engine light for low oil pressure on start up.

[@lukevillareal6243]

There’s a channel called the motor oil geek and he shows that prefilling your oil filter is always a good idea. He goes into much more detail in his video, but long story short don’t worry about pouring in unfiltered oil in the filter. You’ll be just fine and he does oil analysis to show prefilling the filter decreased wear compared to not prefilling

[@Academy_Farm]

@lukevillareal6243 Thanks! I'll have to look into it.

[@Sandy-bi2iz]

😊​@@Academy_Farm

[@Mr.C-Mister]

Buy a light that hangs with a cable that puts into the wall and uses a regular bulb for 15 dollars. 100 bucks for a light is to much.

[@Academy_Farm]

Cords are a real hastle 🤣