- WS6 Oil Change -

Tools/Supplies Needed

  • Floor Jack
  • Jack stands
  • Ramps
  • 15 mm socket
  • Ratchet
  • 6 quarts of engine oil(takes 5.5)
  • Oil Filter: AC Delco PF46E
  • Rags

Step 1

  • Drive front of vehicle up on ramps
  • Place jack up against frame for extra peace of mind

Step 2

  • Get under the vehicle preferably with a creeper
  • Locate drain bolt
  • Place a catch pan near the drain bolt

Step 3

  • Remove drain bolt with 15mm socketĀ 
  • Let drain for 10minutes(pulling oil cap off can speed this up)
  • Clean drain bolt
  • Retighten drain bolt to a snug fit(factory rec is 18ft-lbs)

Step 4

  • Remove engine oil filter preferably with a filter wrench
  • Oil will spill out of the filter so have your catch pan in position
  • Be careful not to tip filter as it is filled with oil

Step 5

  • Prime your new oil filter by filling it up with new oil
  • Rub clean oil around the gasket of the filter as well
  • Install primed filter hand tight(factory rec is 22ft-lbs)

Step 6

  • Locate oil filler cap, remove it and place a clean funnel in the hole
  • Pour 5.5 quarts of oil down the hole

Step 7

  • Locate dipstick, pull it out and wipe with a clean rag
  • Stick the dipstick back in and pull it out again to check the oil level
  • If its in the has marks your good, if not, gradually add more oil until you get within hash marks

Step 8

  • Lower vehicle
  • Reset change oil light
    • Turn the key to the “run” position, hold in the odometer button until you see the change oil light blink

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