- Colorado Oil Change - Tools/Supplies Needed Floor JackJack standsRamps15mm socket (oil drain plug)Socket extension24mm or 15/16″ socket (oil filter)Ratchet6 quarts of engine oil: Mobil 1 5w30 Full SyntheticOil Filter: AC Delco PF2257gRags Step 1 Drive front of vehicle up on rampsChock rear tires Step 2 Get under the vehicle preferably with a creeperLocate drain boltPlace a catch pan near the drain boltOil shoots out far so place pan accordingly(up against tire is a good place) Step 3 Remove drain bolt with 15mm socketĀ Let drain for 10minutes (pulling oil cap off can speed this up)Clean drain boltRetighten drain bolt to a snug fit (factory rec is 18ft-lbs) Step 4 Locate oil filter to the right of the engine and down a bitRemove engine oil filter with a socket extension and 24mm socketĀ Step 5 Remove old filter from the cap by pulling and unclipping itRemove old 0-ring from cap with a flathead screwdriverPrelube and install new o-ring (comes with filter)Clip in new oil filter to cap Credits: Fondupot's Garage Step 6 Before reinstalling filter make sure that adapter stalk is in the correct position in the middle of the oil filter housing This stalk keeps the oil filter from collapsing Step 7 Reinstall oil filter by sliding the filter over the stalkHand tighten filter then finish off with ratchet to 18ft-lbsFilter cap should fit flush with housing Step 8 Locate oil capPlace funnel in holeFill with 6 quarts of oilCheck oil level with dipstick (make sure its within hash marks)Reset oil life reader #staycollected