How to Change Oil GMC Terrain 2.4l

[@DrPsyc71]

Thanks for this video. I just purchased a 17 Terrain, and now I know we can do our own oil. Really appreciate it!!

[@InDepthSonar]

Good Stuff! We have 31000 miles on ours now and no issues

[@alejandromendoza6672]

@@InDepthSonar d Ku iDVD No a

[@Mike-kf4ek]

Thanks Lawren. Like the other reply, I too am familiar with doing oil changes, but these newer cars, you never know where they are going to cram the oil filter. I also liked when you showed where to put the jack and jack stands. Again, with these newer cars, sometimes its hard to locate a good spot for jacking it up.

[@jeffgoodnough9704]

I really appreciate how you gave context for each shot; great for knowing exactly what we're looking at.

[@lf2417]

These 2.4l eco tec engines are pretty long lasting if you maintain the vehicle regularly and also don't abuse the engine. It is not designed to be a speed demon but it's a very fuel efficient option in a relatively large suv. I have a 2012 GMC Terrain with this engine option and it's an economical vehicle to own.

[@aBitSaltyRN]

Thanks for the video. I know how to do oil changes but the placement of the filters in newer vehicles is definitely different from many years ago. One thing I didnt see mentioned is using a little bit of the new oil to lubricate the new O ring. That will keep it from drying out and create a better seal.

[@InDepthSonar]

Yeah that is a good idea!

[@ChuckisNorrish]

you don’t need to lubricate the o ring in cartridge filters.

[@cswann8]

Pro tip for those that change their own oil. Get a pair of ramps and wheel chocks. Way faster and easier than using a jack/stands.

[@InDepthSonar]

Yep, ramps work. Or drive one side up on the curb and crawl underneath.

[@lgoamity]

Understandable. Have a 2003 Saturn Ion which basically has a similar Ecotec/Oil Filter Housing (though much easier topside access to Filter Cap). Been using a Lift and at least 1 Jackstand for access. As RUST is rather rapidly eating away the 21 year old frame I may seriously need to find a rather Wide/Long/Low Slope Ramp(s). To make it easier. Parents had some Antique Metal ones Years ago... That tended to Slide and am Surprised a Vehicle never "slipped" or drove off of them. That's my biggest concern, having a "malfunction" with that style ramp and having to whip out a Lift and Jack Stand anyway and hope no other damage was done. I'm looking forward to trying this technique out my "new" 2014 with that substantial lift point in the front... Looks so much nicer/easier to work with

[@theOlLineRebel]

Safer. Once you get it properly placed.

[@juang3553]

Your videos are so in depth and on point. Hope you do more GMC Terrain videos, thank you!

[@InDepthSonar]

Thank you! I will try to post more as I do repairs/maintenance on them

[@jimhribar-cb2pw]

thank you for showing where the filter is

[@glenndavis4452]

Hallelujah. I just spent 15-20 minutes trying to locate a traditional oil filter on my Terrain. There really was one somewhere.

[@InDepthSonar]

Lol honestly right! I did the same thing at first

[@Unc_muffin]

Could you potentially change your oil filter after youve done the oil change? I changed mine yesterday and couldn't get the filter cap off and was unable to get the correct socket.

[@AS-ke5om]

Are there any cords or lines that could ruin the engine if knocked, to be cautious of when changing the oil ?

[@meieeieeemieeiiee9599]

You're awesome. Thank you soooo much. Feeling, oh so, INDEPENDENT!!

[@InDepthSonar]

You're so welcome!

[@tomclose6643]

Yeah I purchased a vented oil cap from CFI in Florida for $80 doing oil consumption test now thru dealer see what happens thanks

[@Sp33dst3R]

I concur... Easy easy. Thanks for the tutorial. 👍👍👍

[@spikeshartell4675]

I just bought one of these not too long ago and am about to change the oil on it. I'm wondering on the oil filter would a 32mm open end wrench work as well. It seems like it would from what I see. Of course GM would go with some weird oil filter design and put the oil filter in a hard to reach place. They seem to revel in making it difficult to work on your own car.

[@InDepthSonar]

A 32MM Open end should work. but just a lot of turning

[@tomclose6643]

nice job buddy like you showing dipstick reading

[@RickyDunigan]

Where do you get the 32mm tool to get the filter off

[@brittwilson575]

I am having a hell of a time getting that cover off.. what kind of ratchet should I get?

[@alanaho4915]

Thank you for the how to on the Terrain. We have a 2011 with 14400 miles on, don't drive it much. I guess I should change it as it will be 2 years come Feb 2021 since last change. At what percent life of oil should one chane the oil? Mine is 42 percent.

[@InDepthSonar]

I change my oil every 7500 miles regardless of what the OLM says. Usually it's around 40-50%. If you don't drive it much I would change it once a year

[@HandyDoctor89]

Interesting. At the beginning, your oil was 5w20 but at the end, you switched to 5w30. I almost yelled at you for using incorrect oil. Good job anyhow!

[@InDepthSonar]

Yeah was probably doing a few cars that day and grabbed the wrong jug. I didn't even notice that when editing... But before I pour I always double check

[@jesusadam62]

Thank you so much this video really help and it was exactly what I was looking for

[@InDepthSonar]

Glad it helped

[@andrewkirk131]

If you don’t have a 32mm socket or don’t have the money for one. You can use a 200mm crescent wrench. Just make sure you have a good bite so you don’t strip it.

[@marcourbina7942]

In this model no oil reset?

[@coreyrowe2052]

Please leave a link to the oil pan drain gasket in the description. The Doorman product number would be sufficient 👍 thanks for the video 😃😃

[@lithiumqueen9185]

Nicely done and vary helpful information.

[@InDepthSonar]

Thanks for watching

[@estevanfinance8488]

Thanks bro your save me tons of money keep it up

[@InDepthSonar]

Awesome!! That's the whole point :)

[@davidlima8204]

Great video mate!

[@AlmarioSambo]

Thank You for sharing your video 👍

[@rogerdickson2204]

Awesome video & GR8 Dedication......

[@paulyD123]

What you meant to say was that its extremely easy as long as you have the one specific tool that will probably fit down there. Deep well socket? Forget it. Crescent wrench? Barely, take forever. Best thing is a 32mm flex head ratcheting gear wrench IMO. Short socket still hits the metal bracket above it with a regular 1/2" ratchet so...

[@InDepthSonar]

Yeah obviously you need the right tool for the job.

[@jamesmitchell2804]

Thank you great information great video, now to try it myself.

[@InDepthSonar]

Good luck!

[@petersnyder1642]

Nice job. Easy to follow. Very informative for my first time Terrain oil change.

[@InDepthSonar]

Good stuff and glad it helped you out!

[@richardcheese1638]

Where can I buy a gasket for the drain plug? Also if I use the socket that you used can I tighten it as hard as I can without a gauge on it?

[@InDepthSonar]

Get the gasket at rockauto.com. If you are refering to the oil filter cap, you can tighten until it is snug

[@bigcountryinabeetle6147]

Where did you get that wrench you used for that oil filter cap

[@InDepthSonar]

At Canadian Tire. If you are in the US try Harbour Freight

[@dannymario]

Que medida es en USA?

[@scottatkins1499]

Thanks man! Great video!

[@InDepthSonar]

Glad it helped

[@BryanSeigneur0]

I'm sorry I don't see the link in the description for the 32 mm socket. I bought two sockets at AutoZone and I dug up one in my barn they all fit snugly on this Bolt. But I cannot get any clearance to doanyting. All sorts of extensions in crescent wrenches and all sorts of things I've spent four hours on this oh my God. Please link to your shallow shallow socket please like you said you would!!!!!!

[@InDepthSonar]

Its there

[@ayydrizzle]

Got a '14 GMC terrain, looks about the same setup as yours. First time changing the oil in this thing myself, which oil filter do you use?

[@InDepthSonar]

I just go on RockAuto and get an AC Delco filter.

[@roseorchid7981]

This may sound stupid but i have a 2013 gmc terrain, will your video apply to it? I think you have a 2017 terrain.

[@InDepthSonar]

Yes as long as the engine is the 2.4l they will be the same

[@steveleroux7416]

I have one 2017 GMC terrain how to check on the computer so it say 100

[@InDepthSonar]

Press the menu key menu key below the screen and scroll through until you reset the OLM

[@chucke9715]

Get the oil cap o-ring from the dealer it's green you won't have to replace that every time you change the oil it lasts a lot longer

[@InDepthSonar]

The GM green ones are the highest quality

[@calebgoforth9203]

So to keep it in warranty you have to use that oil? Or could I use 0w-30? (first time changing the oil myself)

[@InDepthSonar]

You'll need to use the same viscosity oil that the filler cap and manual state. I believe it is 5w-20 on this car but check to be sure. The video has the correct viscosity in it. You'll also need to use Dexos oil and keep your receipts to prove the oil was changed should you ever have a warranty claim

[@calebgoforth9203]

@@InDepthSonar thank you 🤘🏽🔥

[@noro305]

@@calebgoforth9203 5w30 Dexos 2 Only!!!

[@theariangoddess333]

Great Video!

[@InDepthSonar]

Thank you!

[@scottrussell4097]

Standard, blend or full synthetic? My 2013 has 150,000 miles on it. Thanks!

[@InDepthSonar]

Dexos full synthetic

[@scottrussell4097]

Used this video.....! Perfect and percise instructions. Very easy to do. Thank you!

[@InDepthSonar]

Good to hear! Thank you

[@FTT143]

where's the relief valve spring???

[@InDepthSonar]

No clue

[@tomclose6643]

my 2015 equinox uses lots of oil any idea why?? like 1.5 qts between changes I use synthetic penzoil platnium

[@tomclose6643]

@im ok12 no leaks using correct weight just disappears

[@craigbeade8654]

​@@tomclose6643 I have a 2013 that burns around 2-3 quarts between 3k mile changes with around 101k miles, couple of guesses would be bad piston rings or frozen/carboned up pcv or a small leak that isn't reaching the floor. Also I think GM states that 1 quart loss per 1000 miles is acceptable usage with these 2.4l engines lol... I'd keep a close eye on it if it starts burning near the end of ur oil changes maybe switch it out earlier, I just keep it topped off and do frequent oil changes and the way I burn oil I started using the cheap supertech synthetic Think about installing a GM fc219 vented cap incase the pcv system freezes up and causes pressure that could blow the rear main seal, it was just $20 and gives me peace of mind in freezing temperatures.

[@tomclose6643]

@im ok12 no leaks buddy have vented fill cap for pcv issues im covered

[@fleshandcolor]

It's a known issue. A class action lawsuit was just settled. Look up, GM Terrain Excessive Oil Consumption Class Action

[@rhurtadorh32]

@@craigbeade8654 you need to install a cmf oil cap breather. That fc219 dont work. I also installed a oil catch can to my terrain. I just made a vid on how it looks!

[@abdullah-bk6zi]

Hi is it ok to ues Mobil one on a gmc terrain ?

[@InDepthSonar]

Yes. That's all I run. As long as it is Dexos you are good with your warranty

[@abdullah-bk6zi]

Lawren Wetzel thx

[@puttingafewshellsinya2691]

how high did you need to jack up the car?

[@InDepthSonar]

Just enough to get under it. Maybe 2" after the suspension dropped.

[@noro305]

To the sky!!!

[@garafraxagoodies9768]

Thank you

[@NPAMike]

im stuck at the getting the oil filter off

[@noro305]

Did you get it off yet lol

[@dojacordova7718]

Did u use 5w 20. . . It uses 5w 30 😮😮

[@jakensdieudonne3505]

And what about the filter

[@InDepthSonar]

And what about the filter?

[@Elbmwenthusiast]

Pro tip he doesn’t tell you what side loosen the bolt from the drain plug he just skips over the video

[@mattsmith6828]

GMC's online user's manual says to use 5W-30, but you're using 5W-20, where did you read that said to use 5-W20? Reference (page 206): my.gmc.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2016/GMC/Terrain/2k16terrain1stPrint.pdf

[@InDepthSonar]

I read the cap on the oil fill. Different years may call for different oils. Could also be the market its sold in.

[@seanedinger4448]

the models made in canada run 5w-20 - atleast mine does

[@rhurtadorh32]

@@seanedinger4448 negative canadas made use 5w30 not 5w20

[@Brianna285]

You forgot to reset the oil percentage to 100%

[@richardlemke4240]

Yeah you can go ahead and get a piece of cardboard and that'll stop all that oil that he had leaking on the concrete. I always like to save an Amazon box or two for my oil changes.

[@1betterboy]

RESET???????????????

[@InDepthSonar]

Reset???????????????????????????????????????????????

[@mattprestegaard531]

Push the gas pedal three times or turn on the car and push the menu button and reset the oil light

[@toddeifert410]

too dark

[@craigrichards6515]

moo

[@InDepthSonar]

mooooooooooooo

[@derekbradford8271]

This guy do not know how to fill the engine w/oil

[@InDepthSonar]

He don't don't he

[@johnmurphy9688]

Thank you.