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Tips For Not Making Mess, 2500hd Oil Change

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I'm about due for my first oil change on my 2500HD. I've noticed the skid plate is positioned to where it is blocking a straight shot down for the oil filter and the drain plug and it is going to be somewhat tricky to not have oil go all over the place and into the skid plate.Anybody got any tricks for a no mess oil change on these 6.0 HD trucks? Thanks.

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I'm about due for my first oil change on my 2500HD. I've noticed the skid plate is positioned to where it is blocking a straight shot down for the oil filter and the drain plug and it is going to be somewhat tricky to not have oil go all over the place and into the skid plate.Anybody got any tricks for a no mess oil change on these 6.0 HD trucks? Thanks.

 

Simple. Remove the skid plate. It's pretty much the standard way to do it.

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wow...7 years later and it sounds like GM still hasn't made the oil changes any easier. :lol:

 

For a more permanent solution I cut mine back 3 inches to solve this problem. I also added a futumo valve w/ the nipple.

 

Get ready for the floodgates to open on this subject!

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I can't see any reason to remove the skid plate for an oil change. A piece of stiff cardboard about four inches long and six inches wide bent to form a funnel (shape it to form a 'V') works well to keep oil off of the skid plate. You don't need the cardboard until most of the oil has drained because it's under pressure and it will pour out at sufficient angle to miss the plate. Just lay the cardboard on the skid plate and let the remaining oil drip into the pan. Put the drain plug back and you're done. The Fumoto Valve is a good investment and has a short nipple that prevents oil dripping onto the skid plate. Either way works!

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I actually went to change the oil for myself for the first time and bailed out because I didn't feel like making a big mess since it was getting late, plus the truck was still pretty hot underneath so i didn't feel like burning myself either. I guess I'll have to pull the plate or use the cardboard idea (still seems kind of messy)

 

-Jer

terryk Enthusiast

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Are those skid-plate bolts too confusing?

 

Ok, get a wrench that fits them and then turn each one counter-clockwise (that the opposite a clock turns) until they fall out.

 

Change the oil.

 

Then put each screw into the holes you remove them from (I hope you took pics) and tighten them until they snap and then back them off one turn.

 

It's really easy.

hockeypro1411 Senior Enthusiast

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...Or simply put the truck up on ramps and the oil will miss the damn skid plate. It's not rocket science guys. :thumbs:

 

Because the ramps are one more thing to have to put away later??... :lol:

 

Why are you even changing the oil? Just let it go. With modern oil technology and anti-friction wear resistors, oil can easily go 100k miles even under the worst conditions.

Stylous Enthusiast

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...Or simply put the truck up on ramps and the oil will miss the damn skid plate. It's not rocket science guys. :thumbs:

 

I agree...but someone tell GM that! I shouldn't have to use a ramp, cardboard, futumo or any other gizmo to change the oil. :D

 

I don't need any special tools or techniques to change the oil on either my toyota or nissan. Is it really that hard to position the drian plug in a better spot. Maybe this is part of their recurring revenue model. :lol:

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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...Or simply put the truck up on ramps and the oil will miss the damn skid plate. It's not rocket science guys. :thumbs:

 

I agree...but someone tell GM that! I shouldn't have to use a ramp, cardboard, futumo or any other gizmo to change the oil. :lol:

 

I don't need any special tools or techniques to change the oil on either my toyota or nissan. Is it really that hard to position the drian plug in a better spot. Maybe this is part of their recurring revenue model. :D

 

 

 

Looked into changing the oil on the 07+ Tundras lately? Go do that and get back to us. :lol:

 

:P

 

As for the ramps, I don't use them for draining purposes, I use them because I can nearly sit-up under there. The improved draining is just a plus. They also keep me from being a whiny bitch on GMT. :spam:

 

Seriously, oil changes have always been a sub-30 minute, mess-free job on all 3 of my GM trucks (89, 2000, 2007). Everytime I see a whiny oil change thread I just have to laugh and wonder why the OP just doesn't get it done for them since they are obviously not too handy with vehicle maintenance.

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...Or simply put the truck up on ramps and the oil will miss the damn skid plate. It's not rocket science guys. :smash:

 

I agree...but someone tell GM that! I shouldn't have to use a ramp, cardboard, futumo or any other gizmo to change the oil. :lol:

 

I don't need any special tools or techniques to change the oil on either my toyota or nissan. Is it really that hard to position the drian plug in a better spot. Maybe this is part of their recurring revenue model. :dunno:

 

 

 

Looked into changing the oil on the 07+ Tundras lately? Go do that and get back to us. :wtf:

 

:lol:

 

As for the ramps, I don't use them for draining purposes, I use them because I can nearly sit-up under there. The improved draining is just a plus. They also keep me from being a whiny bitch on GMT. :lol:

 

Seriously, oil changes have always been a sub-30 minute, mess-free job on all 3 of my GM trucks (89, 2000, 2007). Everytime I see a whiny oil change thread I just have to laugh and wonder why the OP just doesn't get it done for them since they are obviously not too handy with vehicle maintenance.

 

 

Hey Jeff,

 

Is this forum not for asking questions related to topics on these trucks?

 

If you would take the time to read my post correctly, you might realize I was not whining or being a little **** bitch about doing the f**king oil change. I was asking for TIPS on doing it on these trucks. I am not asking how to do it, what oil to use, or some stupid shit like that, all I wanted was a simple tip. If you don't have one then why are you even wasting your time on this thread? I know how to work on vehicles and have probably done a lot more in depth mechanical repairs than a lot of the people on this forum.

 

 

To those who recommend the fumoto valve, thanks that was a helpful recommendation I am going to get one of those valves.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Hey Mike, chill out. :smash:

 

I wasn't calling YOU a whiny bitch, as you are not the OP of a whiny bitch oil change thread, are you? I was referring to the OP's of all of the threads that do whine about them. Some of which carried over into this thread (see post #9, the one I was replying to).

Shatterz Enthusiast

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Hey Mike, chill out. :smash:

 

I wasn't calling YOU a whiny bitch, as you are not the OP of a whiny bitch oil change thread, are you? I was referring to the OP's of all of the threads that do whine about them. Some of which carried over into this thread (see post #9, the one I was replying to).

 

OK, perhaps I did misunderstand whom you were directing this towards, it has been a rather long week of working around 75+ hours, my brain is a little tired :wtf:

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Hey Mike, chill out. :wtf:

 

I wasn't calling YOU a whiny bitch, as you are not the OP of a whiny bitch oil change thread, are you? I was referring to the OP's of all of the threads that do whine about them. Some of which carried over into this thread (see post #9, the one I was replying to).

 

OK, perhaps I did misunderstand whom you were directing this towards, it has been a rather long week of working around 75+ hours, my brain is a little tired :lol:

 

 

Oh, quit yer whining! :dunno: ]

 

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