Has Anyone Used a MityVac for dipstick oil extraction 2015 Sierra 1500

[roti83]

I have been unable to get the extraction tube down the dipstick tube far enought to reach the oil. (2015 Sierra All Terrain 5.3l) On previous GMC's (my last GMC was a 2005) extraction through the tube was no problem. Has GMC put a block at the base of the tube to discouage DYI oil changes?

 

Thanks.

[joshc64311]

Why not just use the oil drain bolt?

[tnchevy]

Just do it the right way, it is not that hard to do plus hopefully any sediment at the bottom of the oil pan will more easily come out.

[diyer2]

If oil changes were intended to be done this way they wouldn't have a drain plug on the oil pan.

[vinemann12]

Oil extraction systems just don't work that well..

Even with today's auto transmissions during simple flush / refile cycle, contaminents still remain in filters and pan's..

 

First,, purchase oil drain plug with good magnet built-in,, this will aid in future to remove almost all metalic residue from oil..

Been using these since the 70's on all my engines,, they do work and you see the results at every oil change..

 

Pop off filler cap, use the drain plug when engine is still at operating temp to removel 98% of oil, then remove filter and let block oil drain..

This is the "best" process..

I also fill-up new oil filter before screwing on to basically elimated pressurization issues on engine start-up..

 

Just my 0.2c and a lot of experience...

 

Cheers---K

[Spurshot]

I'm with vinemann12 on drain thru the pan plug and pre-fill the filter, always.

[diyer2]

I'm with vinemann12 on drain thru the pan plug and pre-fill the filter, always.

Agree

The only way IMO.

[roti83]

Thanks for all the replies. I have done my vehicles via the drain plug for years. Getting tired of puttin it up on ramps and creeping underneath although it does provide a good opportunity to check the undercarriage. From reading re the dipstick option their does appear to be some positives in addition to being more convenient.. In addition, not that it is an endorsement, I understand many mechanic shops also use dipstick extraction.

 

That being said, does anyone know whether GM has put a blocking device/feature at the bottom of the dipstick on the 2015 GMC 1500 5.3L or other current engines? My thanks in advance to anyone that can provide an answer.

[Silverado4x4]

Help me understand here,,,,,,, you want to suck the oil out from the top because you don't want to get under the truck sooooo how are you changing the oil filter? If you are changing the oil filter then remove the drain plug while your there.

[joshc64311]

Help me understand here,,,,,,, you want to suck the oil out from the top because you don't want to get under the truck sooooo how are you changing the oil filter? If you are changing the oil filter then remove the drain plug while your there.

Oh you and your infinite wisdom

[Heavy 5.7]

"Getting tired of puttin it up on ramps and creeping underneath"

 

I really can't say that I blame you, ramps are really ****ing dangerous.

[Supreme Pizza]

Have you considered removing the oil fill cap, and turning the vehicle upside down? That would give you easier access to the oil filter as well.

 

If you really hate going under the rig, just go to Walmart and pay them the $20 for an oil change.

 

If you want to get creative, you could plumb a drain tube into the oil pan plug area. Run the drain tube along the bottom of the motor to an easily accessible area, like right under the front bumper, and have a cap on the end of the hose. You can also relocate the oil filter to that area as well. That way you can dump the oil and filter from under your front bumper, and you never have to use ramps or a jack.

[Supreme Pizza]

By the way, I don't use ramps. They are too sketchy for me. Here is what I did/do: Buy a $60 floor jack , (4) $10 jack stands, a $20 creeper, and (4) $3 tire chalks. Park the vehicle on level concrete. Set the e-brake and leave the rig in PARK or REVERSE if its a manual. Put tire chalks on both sides of the rear tires. Jack up the front of the vehicle one side at a time, using the frame. Place two jack stands under the frame (two per side). Once the rig is being supported by the jackstands, try shaking the front of the vehicle as hard as you can by pushing/pulling on the front fender. Try to knock the rig off the jack stands. Next, place the jack under the motor, and raise the jack up so that is 1" below the oil pan and lock the jack handle. Now its "safe" to go under the vehicle. If it falls, your oil pan will get damaged, but as the pan gets crushed in, it will help keep the hack from getting spit out from under the truck. The creeper makes going under the rig much easier and cleaner. Why do you need two jack stands under each side? This is why:

 

 

[Orlando8]

No ,thats a very good reason you dont buy $10 jack stands

[KARNUT]

I can't see how people make such a big deal out of an oil change. When I used do my own I would slide my oil catch pan under the truck, unroll a mat slide my 230LB fat ass under pull the filter, put on filter slide pan over pull plug wait a minute put plug back in. Then I would slide my then fat ass out. Open hood add oil. Then I would struggle to bend over look for leaks, done in fifteen minutes max. Now I spend 40-60$ let the dealer do it that includes tire rotation. But doing it yourself on a pickup is easy.

 

 

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