I just bought a new 2005 Z71 4WD burb. I would like to change my own oil and filter so that it is done correctly and I can use the oil of my choice. My wife things I'm crazy, but that is nothing new.

Anyway, I can't find any info on any Chevrolet site about doing some of this basic maintenance yourself.

I know how to change oil. I was just wondering what else I should be doing at the same time - Lube? Grease fittings on front end? How many? What else should I be doing?

I am not trying to sound like an idiot. I just don't want to miss anything.

Thanks for the help!

Ok here is the deal: Id buy a Chilton repair manual they run about 15 to 20 bucks and it has diagrams, charts, tables, pictures everything you need on maitance and how to do it. For the lube and grease every other oil change and do it all. Hope this was some help.

- Kevin

The choice, of course is up to you, but I would HAVE the truck serviced until it runs out of warranty.

I used to change all my own oil, but now, I don't like dealing with disposing of the old oil.

-slacker

Ask if your oil filetr has a check valve (or see spec's) prior to buying an after market filter. Not sure which models do / don't have this. i think check valve in fliter is to keep oil from completly draining donw after engine shut off so that start up gets oil to moving parts faster.

I like to do my own work as well when I can. One thing you want to do in addition to getting the Chilton's manual......let your local dealer change the oil every now and then to establish a service history with you on routine items in addition to warranty work. That way IF you happen to have a problem shortly after your warranty runs out the dealer will know the vehicle was seen by them a few times and they will be less likely to throw you to the wolves. This tidbit was given to me directly from a Chevy service advisor. Good luck......

I'd have to agree with you as well as everyone else here. I like to do my own work so I know what was done. I had mine changed for me until 36k for documentation and then started changing it myself with Mobil 1 and AC Delco filters(roommate's father owns a shop and uses nothing but Delco on Chevys). Just so you can know how when it comes time, you need wrench, oil catching pan, new filter, and new oil(for my '02 5.3 it's 6 quarts and Delco part number PF59(or 46)). You place the oil pan under the drain plug at the back of the oil pan, remove the plug and let it drain, then unscrew the oil filter(oil usually runs down the sides on mine) and drain it into the catch pan. When you put the new filter in be sure to use some of the old oil on your finger to lube the gasket on the filter. Wipe the tip of the drain plug(it's magnetic and catches metal shavings) and put it back in the oil pan. Then all thats left is to put your oil in the oil fill neck under the hood. I'd imagine yours to be the same as mine, but you can check to be sure either at your local auto parts store, or in a Chilton manual.
Jeb

I agree with the above statements but, I also bouhgt mine new in 97 and took it to the dealer for the first oil change (it was FREE!), but after that I would bring my own AC Delco filter and 5 quarts of Mobil 1 to the dealer and they charged me $10.00 to do the oil and lube. No mess and a good record for my warranty, which was 100k mile GMPP.
Now with 112k miles I take it to a local shop for the same deal as the dealer wanted to start charging me $20.00 because they still want to make at least $15.00 per oil change after the technician is paid!