Oil change on 2007 Tahoe

[STRICTLY STANGS]

Its my first chevy. As it being a late model tahoe what type of motor oil does it require and is there anything that might be different i should look out for. Looks like a good old OHV engine donesnt seem like anything new to me.?.

 

[LAP TOP GAMER]

Its my first chevy. As it being a late model tahoe what type of motor oil does it require and is there anything that might be different i should look out for. Looks like a good old OHV engine donesnt seem like anything new to me.?.

i would run what ever the last owner put in it as once you have gone synthetic you can't go back to dino oil.

 

[Rafael]

i would run what ever the last owner put in it as once you have gone synthetic you can't go back to dino oil.

Curious, Why not?

 

[73shark]

Curious, Why not?

That's an urban legend. It's a holdover from the old days when you could get non-detergent oil. Once an engine had used non-detergent oil for a significant number of miles, it was said that you shouldn't switch to a detergent oil because it would clean out all of the built up crud and the seals/gaskets would start to leak. There's also a group that holds you shouldn't break-in a new engine with synthetic. But as you may know, Corvettes have come from the factory since 1990 w/ Mobil 1 in them.

Use the weight specified in the owner's manual. A lot of folks switched to synthetic at the first oil change.

 

[fco_gonzo]

I'm part of that group, on a new car I usaully wait until the frist oil change is due then I make the big switch to Mobil 1 5w-30. run it for 3000-5000 miles change it out then after that I use then Extended interval (12,000-15,000). why? I sleep better at night.

 

[RyanbabZ71]

How is doing the oil change on the Tahoes? Filter easy to get to? I assume it is identical/similar to my Silverado with the 5.3. My truck is a piece of cake, is there enough clearance to get under without jacking it up?

 

[STRICTLY STANGS]

How is doing the oil change on the Tahoes? Filter easy to get to? I assume it is identical/similar to my Silverado with the 5.3. My truck is a piece of cake, is there enough clearance to get under without jacking it up?

I might have a chance to do it today. Ill let you know.

 

[STRICTLY STANGS]

How is doing the oil change on the Tahoes? Filter easy to get to? I assume it is identical/similar to my Silverado with the 5.3. My truck is a piece of cake, is there enough clearance to get under without jacking it up?

I changed the oil on it. I had to put it on some rhino ramps for an easier change. Quick and easy just like mustangs.