Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Drain Pan
Shop Towels
Torque Wrench
Pick
Ratchet
Sockets
Oil
Oil Filter
Funnel
Step 1: Drain the Old Oil
Slide your drain pan in placeRun the engine until the truck reaches operating temperature.
Park on a level surface and turn off the engine. Lift and support the front end of your truck, if necessary.
Park on a level surface and turn off the engine. Lift and support the front end of your truck, if necessary.
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Do It Right: Check out our video on how to properly lift and support your vehicle. |
Slide a drain pan into place under the drain plug.
Loosen the drain plug with a 13mm socket and allow the oil pan to drain completely.
Inspect the drain plug thread, and replace the plug and gasket if it’s damaged.
Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it to 20 ft./lbs. If you raised your front end, you can lower it now.
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Do It Right: Use a rag or shop towel to wipe down the drain plug and the area around the drain itself. |
Step 2: Remove the Old Oil Filter
Open the hood and locate the oil filter cap. Rotate the cap counterclockwise with a 24mm socket to loosen the oil filter.
Once loosened, remove the old oil filter from the vehicle.
Pull on the oil filter to disengage it from the cap.
Use a pick to remove the existing o-ring seal on the oil filter and discard it.
Step 3: Install the New Oil Filter
To install the new filter, start by lubricating the new o-ring seal with clean oil… and install it on the filter cap.
Press the filter into place in the oil filter cap.
Lower the cap and filter into the housing and thread it into place by hand. Once it’s secure, tighten it to 18 ft./lbs.
Step 4: Refill Your Engine’s Oil and Check for Leaks
Remove the oil fill cap and add the amount and type of oil recommended by the manufacturer. For this specific truck, we’ll add 6 quarts of synthetic SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
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Do It Right: Synthetic oil isn’t required for this vehicle, but it is recommended. |
Put the fill cap back on and use the dipstick to check the oil level.
Start the engine and check for leaks. Once you’re sure there aren’t any leaks, turn the engine off and re-check the oil level.
Close the hood.
Close the hood.
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