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Old 05-13-2008, 10:43 AM
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Ok... Im sure there are some write-ups on how to do an oil change.. but oh well.
1. Warm your truck up a little so the oil is thinner.

2. Remove the filler cap and dipstick

3. remove the skid plate under the front of your truck(6 bolts) if you have one..

4. find the bolt at the back of your oil pan and loosen it. be carefull not to loosen to quickly.. You want to do your best to keep oil in drain pan and not on you and the driveway. on that thought you may want to put some newspaper down first.

5. once the oil is drained(slows to a drip) re-install the drain plug(wipe it off first and make sure you get a good seal. Tighten to snug. not over tight.

6. Remove your oil filter(I have no idea how yours is set up. Mine is directly above my steering stabilizer shock mount and it gets covered no matter how I try)Also remove this slowly as oil is going to come pouring out.

7. get your new filter and coat the rubber gasket with fresh oil. you can also fill the filter with oil but you have to pour it in the center hole of the filter. This will prime it so that it takes less time to push fresh oil through.. reinstall filter SCREW UNTILL IT MAKES CONTACT +1/2 TURN MORE to tight and you will never get it off again...

8. Fill it up with how ever much your 4 cyl takes (remember some oil is already in the filter so factor that in to how much you add) Use your dipstick to check correct level.

9. Re-install your filler cap

10. Start your truck and check under the pickup for leaks

11. Assuming there are no leaks, shut motor off wait a minute or two and re-check oil levels. Add as needed.

12. Re-install your skid plate

Hope that was not to basic for you.. Sorry if I explained things that didnt need explaining..
Good Luck!
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