Oil Fill Tube

[cheyenne383]

So I saw a pic of the 2019 Silverado 5.3 and noticed there's a fill tube... does anyone know a part number for one to put on my 17 Silverado and 16 Suburban. I do my own oil changes and holding the funnel at an angle is a pain, I can't believe there's not a tube to get it level.

 

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Edited February 27, 2019 by cheyenne383

[Black02Silverado]

Not sure if that tube will fit on the K2's but if it does I'll be getting one.  That angle is a pain.

[1SLOW1500]

I have to use a funnel anyways to get around my catch can and I have a css in the oil fill also. But just go on line and get a. Vin of a new truck then type it into gm parts direst and search oil filler tube. There will be a diagram with part number. But remember..... Versions.... That's all

[Ricky Tejera]

There is one that my friend has looks like this.(https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Radiator-Coolant-Filling-Funnel/dp/B01I40ZQWE?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_11) Might be easier than trying to get that.

[SS502]

6 minutes ago, 1SLOW1500 said:

I have to use a funnel anyways to get around my catch can and I have a css in the oil fill also. But just go on line and get a. Vin of a new truck then type it into gm parts direst and search oil filler tube. There will be a diagram with part number. But remember..... Versions.... That's all

I haven't done my own oil yet on this truck but have a flexible funnel on the wall for when I do. My catch can(s) are on the fender so they're not in the way but I don't live in Michigan where I run the chance of freezing either. I guess if the filler tube actually fits our trucks I could get one.

[1SLOW1500]

There is one that my friend has looks like this.(https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Radiator-Coolant-Filling-Funnel/dp/B01I40ZQWE?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_11) Might be easier than trying to get that.

No that is a collant fill and auto burp funnel kit. I have it and works great not for oil and even with our water thick oil the hole is still very small.

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[Mike GMC]

I would bet that the part is not available separately.  You'll probably have to buy the whole valve cover.  But, if it fits, might be cool.

[hollywoodsle]

List price is $12.17

[cheyenne383]

18 minutes ago, hollywoodsle said:

List price is $12.17

This is what I was hoping for, thanks!!

[SS502]

3 hours ago, hollywoodsle said:

List price is $12.17

Probably should order 35, 36, 37 and 38 just to be safe?

[1SLOW1500]

Probably should order 35, 36, 37 and 38 just to be safe?

And then because I'm lazy tell me if the old cap fit and take pictures of the height and th opening with cap removed. For us css guys. THANKS

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[cheyenne383]

4 hours ago, SS502 said:

Probably should order 35, 36, 37 and 38 just to be safe?

This was my thoughts as well

3 hours ago, 1SLOW1500 said:

And then because I'm lazy tell me if the old cap fit and take pictures of the height and th opening with cap removed. For us css guys. THANKS

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I'll post up when I do it... being in the middle of nowhere typically means even my simple projects take some time to get off the ground. I'll shoot for an April update. 

[ftwhite]

I did a similar mod on my 2018. I had a 2012 Suburban that had this fill tube extension, so I bought that part number and added it. It took some modifications because the 2012 version had a "detent" on only one side as it twisted on, and the 2018 caps have the detents on two sides. So, I Dremel-ed in a slot on the tube for these detents to ride. That made it fit. But, since it was not very precise in locking in, it wiggled a lot, and was hard to keep the tube in place, while trying to remove the cap, which fit tight. Given the catch can location on my 2018, it made removing the tube difficult because of its angles during rotation. 

I sort of gave up for now. But here were my details and some pics:

Bought one of these - Dorman 917-412 (tall) or Chevrolet PerformanceOil Fill Tubes 12559505 (short)

 

Edited February 28, 2019 by ftwhite

[danb303]

I used a heat gun (or maybe a small torch) and heated the bottom of my funnel and bent about a 30 degree bend in it. It works perfectly. It's a pretty good size funnel.

[Donstar]

19 hours ago, SS502 said:

I haven't done my own oil yet on this truck but have a flexible funnel on the wall for when I do. My catch can(s) are on the fender so they're not in the way but I don't live in Michigan where I run the chance of freezing either. I guess if the filler tube actually fits our trucks I could get one.

I have the same thoughts.  I've not changed the oil on this truck but using an appropriate funnel would be the first option that came to my mind.  I have a long neck angled funnel that I use on my motorcycle that I think would be perfect for the task!  The fill tube modification looks like a great option for those who regularly service their own vehicles.