new z-71 owner, few question

[jason2006]

I just bought a new 2006 Silverado Ext. Cab Z-71 and was wondering if the skid plate gets in the way of changing the oil? If so any tips to lessen the mess? Thanks

[pwall]

Can't answer for the 2006, but with my 2002 with skid plates there is no issue.

 

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[carneyman]

The floor gets messier than my skids do...d@mn oil always shoots out farther than I think it will. The filter sometimes drips on the plate, but nothing a rag won't take care of.

[jason2006]

Thanks for the advice

[Laguna S-3]

When I changed the oil on our '01 the oil always shot out but then ended up dripping on the skid plate along with oil from the oil filter adapter. I would take the skid plate off and clean it. There are only 4 bolts and it was a pain but I did not like the leak on the garage floor.

 

I have not changed the oil on our new '06 Sierra Denali but it looks like the same set up.

[Ape0r]

Yes. It makes a freakin' mess on the skid plate once the flow starts going back under the oil pan. Wedge a piece of cardboard between the oil pan and skid plate angled down into your drain pan to get the stuff that likes to make a mess. As above, this helps with the filter as well.

[jwhjr]

I always just take it off along with the plastic one in front (makes it easy to get all of the zerks from underneath). When I did the first change/grease the skid plate got all full of oil, and I had a of a time getting at some of the zerks.

[sc4808]

I use the Fram Sure Drain replacement drain plug that has the hose that attaches to it, works like a charm, no more mess.

[RobDarden]

For $25.00 -$30.00 let the dealer do it - in and out in 1/2 hour or less - can't beat it!

[HuskieMobileMan]

For $25.00 -$30.00 let the dealer do it - in and out in 1/2 hour or less - can't beat it!

 

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I don't have one of these trucks, but the plate sounds like a minor inconvenience. Having to take it to a dealer, pay them twice as much as it would cost for you to do it and having to schedule a time to do it is a costly hassle in my book.

[sc4808]

I don't trust the high school kids that tey hire at the dealerships to do an oil change, I would rather do it myself.

[rjirvine]

I dont know about your 2006, but on my 2000, the filter is vertical. I wrap a quart ziplock bag around the filter (kind of like a glove) and most of the oil falls into that. Someone had mentioned about cutting a gallon milk jug, turning it upside down then trimming it and using it as a custom fitting funnel so that the oil coming out of the drain plug wouldn't get on the plates. I haven't tried that yet but he said it works great.