DIY - Oil Change Procedure - GM's Instructions!!!

SKY Spy · 04-24-2007, 11:52 AM

As requested by kwayne...

The attached pdf document has GM's instructions as to how to change the oil on either SKY, RedLine or Regular...

Enjoy!!!

Regards,

BA...

kwayne · 04-24-2007, 11:59 AM

thanks BA your one of the best

Gerry · 04-24-2007, 12:39 PM

I would just add that if you are going to use a socket to remove the filter cap, to use a six point socket. A 12 pointer will chew up the hex over time. I use a 1/2" drive 1 1/4" six point socket with a 3/8" reducer on a long extension and a long-handle ratchet. This ensures that you don't have too much torque at hand when it comes to installing the cap.

IslandHopper · 04-24-2007, 03:34 PM

Thanks alot for this info!!! Got it, copied it, put it in my Sky to carry with me always!!!!

turbopro · 04-30-2007, 02:49 PM

Well, changed my oil on Sunday, and it was a breeze. Thanks for the PDF. It's kinda interesting that the filter is on top. At least for me it is.

Sky4Her · 08-16-2007, 12:57 AM

I'm right with you turbopro.... it's a little odd, but cool!

My father brought me up to work on all my vehicles.... I'm sad to say that there is little I can do outside the dealership now that manufacturers have almost everything controlled by a computer.

07SkyOwner · 08-20-2007, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the Oil Change instructions. Just had it changed but will save these instructions for future use.

ILVMYGT · 01-03-2008, 11:54 PM

Could you add the procedure for resetting oil life on the DIC?

Thanks

**Skip** · 01-04-2008, 12:24 AM

On the 07's , you turn the key to run and floor your gas peddle three times and it resets the oil life....Skip...

or you can do it by the book in the manual....

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 01-04-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILVMYGT

Could you add the procedure for resetting oil life on the DIC?

Thanks

From what I remember in the manual, go to the oil life display and press 'reset', get asked if you REALLY want to reset, then press 'reset'. -J
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00996420000P?keyword=32+mm

Im Fastr · 01-05-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILVMYGT

Could you add the procedure for resetting oil life on the DIC?

Thanks

On the 2008 model you have to follow the procedure from the manual. there are only about half dozen steps to reset the DIC so it is pretty simple.

Don't know why they moved away from the turn key to run position and stomp on the gas pedal 3 times.

GaryH · 01-05-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY Spy

As requested by kwayne...

The attached pdf document has GM's instructions as to how to change the oil on either SKY, RedLine or Regular...

Enjoy!!!

Regards,

BA...

These instructions refer to "Lifting and jacking the vehicle". Any chance you could get that for the forum? Since we don't have a spare tire, I guess GM didn't think it was necessary to include that information in the owners manual. TIA.

Ace Barker · 01-21-2008, 08:48 PM

I haven't tried them yet but I have ramps I use to change oil on my Avalanche, and Lumina LTZ. It's not time to change oil yet but has anyone driven their Sky onto ramps or does it sit too low? I will try it and see but just curious.

Ace...

macpilot · 02-19-2008, 11:58 AM

Can one of you helpful guys tell me if the 2008 Red Line uses the same oil filter as the 2007? I am assuming it does, just wanted to confirm.

Also, can somebody list the steps to reset the Oil Life display?

Doing my first oil change today!

Thanks!

Overtime · 02-20-2008, 11:09 PM

I recall resetting the oil life by pressing the info buton and the reset button at the same time with the oil remaining life window showing. I then released the two buttons and presses the + cruise buton to reset it. I may have had to acknowledge by again pressing the + curise button. Hope this helps

SkyRed08 · 04-01-2008, 07:54 AM

Hi, not to jack the thread but i was wondering if anyone has moved to synthetic?

This forum is great!

BigSkyCountry · 04-03-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyRed08

Hi, not to jack the thread but i was wondering if anyone has moved to synthetic?

They come from the factory with synthetic. Ray

SkyRed08 · 04-04-2008, 10:33 AM

Awesome. I have alot to learn.

You have the change the synthetic every 3000 miles?! ...

mriley61@earthlink.n · 04-04-2008, 12:32 PM

You do not have to change synthetic every 3000 miles. That's one of the beauties of synthetic oil.

You should be able to get at least 7000 miles out of an oil change and some are going 10,000 miles between oil changes with synthetic. Your oil life indicator on the DIC is a good way to approximate the oil life. You should also refer to the owners manual which I don't have handy but I do recal seeing instructions in there regarding oil life. Hope this helps.

**cfjara** · 04-04-2008, 02:22 PM

I 'm old school. I change my oil every 3500 miles regardless of what my DIC tells me. This usually falls into the 67% life left range...

Anyone interested in Mobil One with 67% life left? I'll sell it cheap!! I'll even throw in the oil filter. Free shipping. Only catch is that you must post a youtube video of you changing your oil and pouring my used oil. ...

gadget · 04-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyRed08

Awesome. I have alot to learn.

You have the change the synthetic every 3000 miles?! ...

All R/L's come from the factory with synthetic oil. The 2.4 comes with standard oil. But you can change it to synthetic.

SkyRed08 · 04-07-2008, 08:29 AM

I am goin to change the oil now, i just rolled 1K miles.

Then i will go by the DIC.

-John

08-16-2007, 12:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
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07SkyOwner First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 41 My Photos: (0)	Thanks Thanks for the Oil Change instructions. Just had it changed but will save these instructions for future use. __________________ Forest Green with Black & Tan leather Standard Transmission Ordered: 3/17/2006 Last Four of Vin: 1268 Shipped:Week of April 10, 2006 Delivered: May 10, 2006

01-03-2008, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
ILVMYGT First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Port Orchard, Washington Posts: 109 My Photos: (0)	DIC Reset Could you add the procedure for resetting oil life on the DIC? Thanks __________________ My SKY CHILI PEPPER RED with Black Top, Spoiler and Black Leather interior Premium Trim Package, with AM/FM/CD MP3 playback 5-speed and LSD VIN 1G8MB35BX7Y110700

01-21-2008, 08:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ace Barker Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 40 My Photos: (0)	Ramps I haven't tried them yet but I have ramps I use to change oil on my Avalanche, and Lumina LTZ. It's not time to change oil yet but has anyone driven their Sky onto ramps or does it sit too low? I will try it and see but just curious. Ace...

02-20-2008, 11:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Overtime Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 9 My Photos: (0)	I recall resetting the oil life by pressing the info buton and the reset button at the same time with the oil remaining life window showing. I then released the two buttons and presses the + cruise buton to reset it. I may have had to acknowledge by again pressing the + curise button. Hope this helps __________________ 08 Black RL 2 Pedals windscreen darkened tail lights

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04-24-2007, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 557 My Photos: (0)	I would just add that if you are going to use a socket to remove the filter cap, to use a six point socket. A 12 pointer will chew up the hex over time. I use a 1/2" drive 1 1/4" six point socket with a 3/8" reducer on a long extension and a long-handle ratchet. This ensures that you don't have too much torque at hand when it comes to installing the cap.

04-24-2007, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
IslandHopper First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond Va. Posts: 385 My Photos: (0)	Thanks alot for this info!!! Got it, copied it, put it in my Sky to carry with me always!!!!

04-30-2007, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
turbopro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 100 My Photos: (0)	Well, changed my oil on Sunday, and it was a breeze. Thanks for the PDF. It's kinda interesting that the filter is on top. At least for me it is.

02-19-2008, 11:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
macpilot Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 My Photos: (0)	Can one of you helpful guys tell me if the 2008 Red Line uses the same oil filter as the 2007? I am assuming it does, just wanted to confirm. Also, can somebody list the steps to reset the Oil Life display? Doing my first oil change today! Thanks!

04-01-2008, 07:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
SkyRed08 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 16 My Photos: (0)	Hi, not to jack the thread but i was wondering if anyone has moved to synthetic? This forum is great!

04-04-2008, 10:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
SkyRed08 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 16 My Photos: (0)	Awesome. I have alot to learn. You have the change the synthetic every 3000 miles?! ...

04-04-2008, 12:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
mriley61@earthlink.n Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, Ohio Posts: 131 My Photos: (0)	You do not have to change synthetic every 3000 miles. That's one of the beauties of synthetic oil. You should be able to get at least 7000 miles out of an oil change and some are going 10,000 miles between oil changes with synthetic. Your oil life indicator on the DIC is a good way to approximate the oil life. You should also refer to the owners manual which I don't have handy but I do recal seeing instructions in there regarding oil life. Hope this helps. __________________ MySky2XL KJWRH5 Blk/Blk/Red/Blk Redline Auto, 6 Disc Monsoon, Leather, XM, Chrome 18's Dealer Order 1/5/07 3000 2/1/07 3300 2/1/07 3400 2/3/07 4800 2/22/07 6000 3/1/07 Woohoo!!!

04-04-2008, 02:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
cfjara Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 251 My Photos: (0)	I 'm old school. I change my oil every 3500 miles regardless of what my DIC tells me. This usually falls into the 67% life left range... Anyone interested in Mobil One with 67% life left? I'll sell it cheap!! I'll even throw in the oil filter. Free shipping. Only catch is that you must post a youtube video of you changing your oil and pouring my used oil. ... __________________ 2008 Sky Redline Onyx Black / Black&Tan Interior Spoiler / Chrome Wheels Monsoon Audio w/ 6Disk changer

04-07-2008, 08:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
SkyRed08 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 16 My Photos: (0)	I am goin to change the oil now, i just rolled 1K miles. Then i will go by the DIC. -John