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So I am trying to save some money by doing it myself but when I go under the truck to drain the oil I can't seem to find the bolt that I need to take off. I was able to find the filter and when I see videos online, where the screw is supposed to be, I'm seeing a black plastic piece. Do I need to take that off to find the bolt?

Hopefully what I am saying makes sense.

Thanks for your help.

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48 minutes ago, EMal94 said:

So I am trying to save some money by doing it myself but when I go under the truck to drain the oil I can't seem to find the bolt that I need to take off. I was able to find the filter and when I see videos online, where the screw is supposed to be, I'm seeing a black plastic piece. Do I need to take that off to find the bolt?

Hopefully what I am saying makes sense.

Thanks for your help.

 

 

What engine is in your Sierra?

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As the two previous posters said before, we need to know what motor you have to be able to assist.

 

Also you are looking for a drain plug not a bolt. While it may have a hex head it is certainly not holding anything together as a bolt would.

 

I would suggest having someone who is local to you to show you what you need to do, so you can ask questions and have a resource to call locally in case you get stuck. I honestly wouldn't rely upon videos and guessing as there is too much to chance.

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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I'm not trying to be a smart a$$. But if this is a problem for you maybe the price of an oil change could end up being a bargain.

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1 hour ago, diyer2 said:

I'm not trying to be a smart a$$. But if this is a problem for you maybe the price of an oil change could end up being a bargain.

Lol, i mean I used to change my old trucks oil on my own. I just can't seem to find this plug

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3 hours ago, JimCost2014 said:

If you just get really tired of looking, maybe this🤔😬

 

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yea that could be it. Ive been looking at the bottom but i guess its on the side like yours

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4 hours ago, fastk9dad said:

As the two previous posters said before, we need to know what motor you have to be able to assist.

 

Also you are looking for a drain plug not a bolt. While it may have a hex head it is certainly not holding anything together as a bolt would.

 

I would suggest having someone who is local to you to show you what you need to do, so you can ask questions and have a resource to call locally in case you get stuck. I honestly wouldn't rely upon videos and guessing as there is too much to chance.

Yes the drain plug, thanks!
I was thinking of asking the dealership or local mechanics but I didn't think they would be inclined to help since that's business they are losing on but eventually I'll ask

CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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You mean I4 because it's a inline 4 Cylinder engine, the 2.7.

 

The bottom of the oil pan is plastic I believe, there is a small plug on the drivers side rear of the pan. It's a half turn style plug, should just need a socket wrench and a 3/8th end of it. The oil is going to come out of there fast.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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15 hours ago, EMal94 said:

v4

 

15 hours ago, CamGTP said:

You mean I4 because it's a inline 4 Cylinder engine, the 2.7.

 

The bottom of the oil pan is plastic I believe, there is a small plug on the drivers side rear of the pan. It's a half turn style plug, should just need a socket wrench and a 3/8th end of it. The oil is going to come out of there fast.

 

Plug in red.  CamGTP is right, its a 1/2 turn quick plug, 3/8 drive end in the middle of it for a ratchet end.  

 

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If you can't figure this out, you should not be working on a $50,000 truck just to save a few bucks. Have the dealer do it every 5000 miles. I have a 2021 Silverado and changing the oil is no more difficult than on my 1962 Impala.

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