FULL SYNTHETIC oil change in your Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon for CHEAP!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Finally got some Colorado content for you guys! What do you think of the oil purchasing process? 🤔

[@michaelm398]

I think I have a zr2 bison in black!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Nice! Great price, too!

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Appreciate the vid. Dealer wants over $110. Now that I have a house, the total for Costco oil and an ACDelco filter from Walmart... only $36.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Exactly. Doing it yourself always saves a bunch of money!

[@gadasavideos8564]

Based on mileage change recommendation I change at 40-50% oil life remaining. So much crap in these engines is oil dependent like the cylinder deactivation and valve timing stuff that require absolutely pristine oil

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You can never change it TOO much, that's for sure.

[@bdtaylor1979]

I never go to zero oil percentage. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic and change it every 5,000 miles. At 5,000 miles I still have 40-50% oil life left.

[@m.e.9974]

Great production,and lesson.Im buying a 2019 canyon,and change my own oil. Now I know. Tnxs

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Glad to help! Congrats on the new truck!!

[@shooterxix4434]

If u used black out tinting u are in my area of PA! I actually went to school with Josh's sister lol

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I am partnered with Josh in Florida! I use blackout tinting for everything!

[@ronswoodshack]

Why does my filter come with a large o ring and a small o ring. Thanks

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Should only have a large o-ring for the filter housing cap. If the small o-ring is yellow then you bought the wrong filter.

[@mattp.7318]

It kind of sucks that GM doesn't usea traditional enclosed oil filter. Because of this you cannot fill the filter with oil before you install it, which has been shown to allow the engine to get to proper oil pressure faster.

[@NoneyourbizP]

It is very easy. And so much more reliable than having some unknown grease monkey under you truck.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

100% my reasoning for doing maintenance myself!

[@IrishKiltie19]

I ran out of free dealer provided oil changes for my '22 GMC Canyon AT4 so now it is time to start doing them myself. It's always easier to follow someone else the first time through any process. Thanks for the pointers, tool sizes and torque specs. That saves me a lot of guessing and research time. Now off to do another oil change for my C7 Z06/Z07. Going to need two jugs of Mobil 1 and a second catch pan for that one. :)

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I’m happy to help! I love helping people that would rather do it themselves!

[@southtexasshooting]

What size tires do you have?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

265/65/17

[@lukejames1749]

I did it

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Awesome!

[@ryanwynn4441]

25 Newton meters is 18.4 foot lbs. 👍😉

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Indeed! Thanks for posting it!

[@jasonwood7224]

Supertech from Walmart. Best oil you can buy. $16 for 5 quarts.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Not fully synthetic though, unfortunately. Also, not a great oil lol

[@jasonwood7224]

Fake news.

[@beetlejerk]

What ? Supertech has gteat ratings and is full synthetic best value hands down do your research

[@vinnier6]

Mobil 1 = synthetic, you don’t have to say Mobil 1 full synthetic

[@vinnier6]

The plastic cap on the oil filter will just bottom out when you tighten it…don’t worry about the torque

[@19KILOTC]

No disrespect but only changing oil once a year or 15k miles is I'll advised. You already made a good case how you can do a $30 oil and filter change. Now, $30 certainly constitutes a more frequent oil change considering price. I have a small fleet of trucks for my service business. I use a blend in service vehicles to save a few bucks every 5k mile and always new filter. 4 personal vehicles I use full synthetic and change every 7500. I've also been using Synthetics since available on retail market. I was using synthetic oils before then in th US Army as an Abrams Tanker. We ran exclusively Synthetic because of high Temps and friction reduction. I'm sure at that time it's p rice kept it off retail market. Btw, I use full synthetics in my farm equipment and anything else that says it's OK which is everything. In the course of many years, I have never had an engine failure . I have sold, trade or kept a lot of especially service vehicles with 300-450k and still running. Soooo... dont be cheap, change your oil and filter more often, And don't forget also all your other systems requiring oil. Transmission, Differentials, Transfer cases....etc....Always use a Synthetic if applicable. There are many great products on market. Seems like a small price especially these days when you pay 40-100k on a new vehicle. Again, just my opinion. You know the rest. Thanks for your channel!!

[@mattp.7318]

100% agree. But don't be cheap and run blend to save a few bucks while you're touting changing your oil because it's cheap insurance. Just use full synth. It's even better cheap insurance.

[@eddieflorentino6052]

Does everything stay the same for a 2021 z71 Colorado?

[@eddieflorentino6052]

Besides the oil filter?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Everything should be the same, including the oil filter as long as you have the gas powered V6 like shown in this video here.

[@georges4562]

You’re the man Justin, it’s 20 degrees and you’re outside in a t-shirt lol

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

For less than a minute! It was freezing!

[@IconTactical]

Awesome video. But please people, don't push your oil changes to 15,000 miles each. Even if the bottle says it, the stuff looks like Steen's cane syrup at 15,000 miles.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed. I'd never do it even though it says you can.

[@bryan7821]

Yeah, i always use Royal Purple Oil, and it even gets the same way. Amsoil is supposed to be the best, but its super expensive, and retail stores dont sell it. You can only buy it online.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

This is always my main concern. I want the best possible oil that I can easily get locally and, for me, that is Mobil 1.

[@bryan7821]

@@HorsePowerObsessed Walmart sells Royal Purple, but it`s more expensive. Mobile is good too though.

[@SP1DEY_97]

@@bryan7821 they’ll do the service using royal purple for like 54 bucks. I know it’s like 44 bucks for Mobil 1 oil change tho.

[@cr9953]

Cheap oil filter for a synthetic oil. I'm a Amsoil dealer only use them You can go 25k on the oil or a yr. Amsoil filters are 20 micron filtration. Gm filters are 40-50

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Better filtration also limits flow. GM also has a very specific bypass valve that most aftermarket manufacturers aren't using.

[@cr9953]

Bypass valve is present in most performance filters, Including Amsoils. Better filtration oil stays cleaner longer. Before you change to a full Syn add a flush to the oil to prep it for the syn. Otherwise if any sludge present you will cause issue's. You also man want to run 0w30 in winter months for better cold starts. W means winter. I usually run 0w30 year round since I do once a year. Mobil 1 is # 2 to Amsoil. I only own chevys and will not use any GM fluid in anything. The transmission fluid is the worst

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

The bypass valve is available in all filters but it's specific in a GM filter to be 22 PSI whereas the rest of the aftermarket filters are typically somewhere around 15.

[@barbaro6005]

Excellent video on oil change thanks it helps me a lot

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You’re very welcome!

[@LT4POWERED]

Just a heads up, GM slightly changed/tweaked the 3.6L engine in 2017 so the 2015-2016's have a different oil filter than the 2017+. We found out when I had my '16 Canyon and my dad tried to use the same filter he used for a 2017 Colorado the day before. The 2015-2016 one is PF2129GF

[@TienTran-bi1jv]

They said 20k miles guaranteed. Should we trust it or we just change oil every 5k miles?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I always do 5k or less.

[@danielokeefe848]

Hey Justin, at 9:54 you talk about a stem within the oil housing filter. Do you know the exact name of that, and how I could get that.

[@cardboardrob1]

Only in America. In Canada it would be about 35.00

[@emcee8038]

If your getting 5 quarts for 15-16 bucks, why not just not even buy the 1 quart bottles at 7-8, I would just use 1 big jug to be the extra quart each time, save even more money!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

5 quarts are between 25 and 28 dollars so no, that doesn't quite make sense for this.

[@emcee8038]

@@HorsePowerObsessed oh I meant after you get the rebate the price goes down

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Gotcha. If you plan on doing this often enough that would make sense. For me I sold the truck shortly after this.

[@emcee8038]

@@HorsePowerObsessed didn’t realize that, I’m late to the party, I just started watching your videos, love the content, I just recently bought my Colorado in hunter green so I was looking to your videos for inspiration!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I appreciate it! I did get a ZR2 in its place, though! 🤣

[@bluevette2230]

Good day Justin; beautiful Colorado, and thank you for the content; take care !

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@johnjohnson-cv7kf]

Excellent video. A lot for good information. Thanks!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AlpineStudiosInc]

So it need 8 1/2 quarts?!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

6.5.

[@AlpineStudiosInc]

@@HorsePowerObsessed I thought so my math was spitting sparks there lol thanks fellow gearhead

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣🤣🤣 no problem

[@FrontSeatDriver]

Nice weather🙄 Was almost 70° and sunny here today. 👍

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I hate you. 🤣🤣🤣

[@FrontSeatDriver]

@@HorsePowerObsessed 😁

[@kenetic1228]

Like the channel. I just bought a 2022 Colorado wt crew cab. I’m getting a 2” leveling kit. I like your tire size on your truck. What is your wheel setup? Thx

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you. 265/65/17

[@kenetic1228]

@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks for replying , are there any issues with dropping to 17" wheels on my truck since it has 18" from factory? Or should I install 265/65 18s?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

No problem! There should be no issue with that at all!

[@michaelfraher6375]

Justin change your oil on the Colorado @ 4000 miles if you do not want to have a timing chain issue

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I was probably pretty close to that. I don't push them to 15k even though the oil says you could.

[@bryan7821]

Agree,,,,,, those timing chain guides worry me. I was looking at a break down illustration with the timing cover off, and it looks like the timing chain guides have plastic tips, or maybe they`re call tensioners. I always use Royal Purple Oil.

[@blankeslate542]

I have a 2015 and follow the oil life indicator (GM is rock solid in its algorithm for this). I was surprised to find out at 2% life left it had only hit around 4400 miles this first time I did it, thinking I should be able to hit 5K-7K miles (full synthetic). So I sent in the oil to be tested the next two times. Results came back rock solid. It's been running strong all these years and has about 85K miles on it. I am also in PA so a lot of cold starts (which the sensor takes into account) so of course my "expected" oil life is higher than actual.

[@bryan7821]

@@blankeslate542 ,,,,,,That`s GREAT news ! I have a 2015 also. Mine has 36K miles on it, but I have 2 trucks, a 2003 S-10, 4.3 Liter that I alternate trucks from time to time, it has 199K miles. Where did you have the Oil tested at ? You use Mobile One oil ?

[@corvette6161]

Is there an oil filter in the 2022?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yes sir. Same one, too!

[@corvette6161]

@@HorsePowerObsessed i just change the oil ., and there is no oil filter.

[@corvette6161]

@@HorsePowerObsessed just found it it’s hiding in a box., thanks.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You’re welcome!

[@jonathanrangel2219]

what color coolant do u get i see that it looks pink

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It's a reddish pink from factory.

[@jojodiver8706]

Does that AC Delco filter have an anti drain back valve?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It's just a cartridge filter, the drain back valve would be built into the housing on the truck.

[@dylanjames2213]

Thank you for this video 🤙

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

My pleasure! Thank YOU for watching!

[@DupageDragonsFan94]

The actual oil change isn't too much of a challenge; being neat and clean about it is! You did a good job and included this aspect of the task that not many other Tubers cover. I feel for ya on that last added quart.🤣 To all do-it-yourselfers out there: be very careful about how you contain your waste oil. If you don't have one of those special oil drain pans, you have to be extra careful about pouring the waste oil back into a container for proper disposal.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! I appreciate the support.

[@scotw67]

Top notch video as always. Can’t wait for more truck content.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks 👍

[@canada-extreme-activities]

Great content,Thanks for Colorado content....Using a jack would be better no ?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yes, but you don't really need it. I tried to bring as little as I could which is why I forgot my funnel... 🤦‍♂️

[@johnhutchinson7444]

Great video. Our temperature 2 days ago was -15 F. LOL

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Oh wow! I'm sorry to hear that!

[@Kingramela]

I replaced my fender today and it was snowing lol

[@daviddill5227]

15,000 mile oil intervals???? Not on my car, even using full synthetic. I do 5,000 intervals. Oil is cheap and has limitations, engines are expensive and generally aren't as forgiving.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Very true. I'd never push it to it's limits even if the oil says you can. Still a good sign of a quality oil though. My intervals are typically 3k to 5k miles.

[@anthonypierro5296]

Great video. I need a step platform like that! Where did you get that one, please

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! It's actually not mine, Blackout Tinting owns it. I'll ask them where they got it for ya!

[@dixter1652]

@@HorsePowerObsessed home depot...

[@teddyruxpin7876]

did you run it to make sure oil pressure came up, then checked the oil? Love your content.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yes sir! I appreciate the support!

[@snake7686]

Excellent video on the oil change, may have to start doing my own oil changes once my last free one is done on my 2018 gmc canyon 👍

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! I highly recommend doing this kind of maintenance yourself. Cheaper and peace of mind.

[@TJ-gb4gd]

Hey thanks for the Colorado mods videos. I never thought about replacing the dome lights in my Z71 with LEDs. MUCH better. All the content is good!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks, man! Much more to come!

[@devendavidoff]

Just need one extra quart for the top of the engine just to collect the dirt in the engine bay. +15 HP.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣🤣🤣

[@prestonkoja5904]

Been years

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

What do you mean?

[@Kingramela]

How’s that truck tow?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I've towed my wifes boat with it, rated up to 7000 pounds of towing capacity.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Nate would not be happy finding oil on his tint table...

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed. That's exactly why he won't. I clean up after myself. 😁👍

[@BlackoutTinting]

@@HorsePowerObsessed So okay to eat in the ZR1 as long as we clean up?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

If it's exactly like my situation where nothing was ever spilled to be cleaned up, then yes! 👍👍

[@BlackoutTinting]

​@@HorsePowerObsessed haha okay, it's not me it's nate

[@alfredosalazar5920]

I been taking my 2019 Colorado to the dealership every time I need a oil change. If I follow your direction, am I going to have a problem with the different oil change? Thank you I love your videos

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Not at all. Get a receipt for your oil purchase and do it yourself. No problems at all.

[@DarinCepeda3gun]

Good deal, but unfortunately tied to timing of rebate. Costco - 6qts Mobil1 synthetic for $28-$29 multiple times per year, thus at your convenience. So about $5 more than video when add filter.

[@chuckwalla2967]

Does this have transmission dip stick, or is it one of them sealed ones?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Sealed.

[@bailey5542]

Justin, how is the ride quality with the upgraded tires (noise and smoothness)? Thinking about upgrading

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Literally rides like stock but looks way better.

[@bryan7821]

When you gonna put a super charger on her, Justin ? Kidding I want to put a tune on mine, but i keep thinking of the longevity of the engine. Not that it matters, but my 2015 Colorado has a "Metal" oil filter cap,,,,,,but as usual, Car Companies are always looking to find ways to cut corners. I do see some differences in the engine compartments from my 2015 to your 2018. I also know now, if my starter goes out, i have to pull the intake manifold off,,,,,,Grrrr ! It takes about 30 minutes or less to change the starter on my S-10,,,,,,Haha ! Awesome content, Brother !

[@colemcmeans7809]

turn the big oil jug sideways when you pour

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It wouldn't have helped in this case, the jug was brand new and full. Without a funnel it was bound to happen 😒

[@colemcmeans7809]

i cant really say to much i have spilled my share of oil over the years sideways or not and i never have enough time to get a funnel...

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I usually don't forget these things but when it is 20 degrees outside it becomes easier to forget the important stuff.

[@AizeyaProductions]

5:47 That's what she said XD

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dixter1652]

thanks for the vid... I went to a oil change place the other day and the guy was having a hard time figuring out how to open the hood... I started to get out of the truck to show him and he said I couldn't get out of the truck while in his bay... and so I politely told him to move to the side and drove off.... If I'm not changing my own oil at least I want to be able to watch them to make sure they are doing it correctly.... so going forward I'm going to be doing it myself and guess who gets the old oil sitting at their front door ( in the jugs ) ... oh, and for the Mobil One they charge $100...

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

This is pretty much exactly why I do my oil changes myself. They are easy to do, cheaper to do it yourself, and there's no risk of some incompetent mechanic messing it up.

[@jakedoepker]

you can always skip all the steps and just reset your clock to 100% and ur good

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

lol I'm not sure that's the safest way to go.

[@michaelm398]

For 60 bucks if rather pay no time between work and family time. Great video though!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You can do it yourself in less than 30 minutes, for less than 30 bucks, for full synthetic, without the risk of someone else messing it up and trust me, people mess up all the time. It all depends on how much chance you're comfortable taking.

[@michaelm398]

@@HorsePowerObsessed I'm with you but I'm to old lol

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelm398]

@@HorsePowerObsessed and lazy and if I can pay someone to do it I am... Lol

[@peterssynthetics-independe6786]

Too bad that oil is not even truly synthetic.

[@ST-bk5uf]

When the oil is draining out I run the engine for a few seconds to get the most of the used oil out of the system. Autozone often does an oil+ oil/air filter combo, I buy it and wait till the next oil change!