Silverado 4x4 truck

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL LELAND
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2003 Silverado 4x4 4.3 auto what trick do you use to drain motor oil with out a mess a non removeable frame member crosses under plug I'm sure the pros have figured out how to avoid need for a oil pan 48"wide. Help pls.
Nov 19, 2010 at 11:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure


Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting. See: Maintenance\Vehicle Lifting










Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil in a suitable container.










Remove the oil filter.
Inspect to ensure the engine oil filter gasket is removed.


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Nov 19, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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