Oil for my Trailblazer

[Z71 Kris]

Unless you live in a really cold climate, stick with the 5W-30. The first number (5W) in a non straight weight oil is its ability to flow when cold. The lower the number, the better it flows. So, in the cold (32*F or colder) a 5W will flow better then a 10W, and a 10W will flow better than a 15W, etc... Contrary to popular belief, the W in 5W does not stand for weight. It stands for winter.

The second number in 5W-30 is the oils actual weight; 30. The weight reflects an oils ability to flow when its hot. The higher then number, the better it flows. A 40 weight will flow better then a 30 weight when hot (212*F or higher), a 30 weight will flow better then a 20 weight, etc....

So, when we add these two together we get 5W (the oils ability to flow cold) and 30, (the oils ability to flow hot). Make sense?

Now, be careful. Also on the market are straight grade oils. These oils are only measured in weight (ex; 30 weight) because they are not intended to be used in cold weather. Lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc... usually use a straight weight oil.

good stuff!

Now another dummy question, where should I put the jack to jack front, and where should I place jack stands? Next question is I want to rotate the tires, drop the fronts back and bring the backs up and cross them, but I have a jack and one set of stands, any ideas of how to do that?

 

[merlin5577]

Unless you live in a really cold climate, stick with the 5W-30. The first number (5W) in a non straight weight oil is its ability to flow when cold. The lower the number, the better it flows. So, in the cold (32*F or colder) a 5W will flow better then a 10W, and a 10W will flow better than a 15W, etc... Contrary to popular belief, the W in 5W does not stand for weight. It stands for winter.

The second number in 5W-30 is the oils actual weight; 30. The weight reflects an oils ability to flow when its hot. The higher then number, the better it flows. A 40 weight will flow better then a 30 weight when hot (212*F or higher), a 30 weight will flow better then a 20 weight, etc....

So, when we add these two together we get 5W (the oils ability to flow cold) and 30, (the oils ability to flow hot). Make sense?

Now, be careful. Also on the market are straight grade oils. These oils are only measured in weight (ex; 30 weight) because they are not intended to be used in cold weather. Lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc... usually use a straight weight oil.

good stuff!

Now another dummy question, where should I put the jack to jack front, and where should I place jack stands? Next question is I want to rotate the tires, drop the fronts back and bring the backs up and cross them, but I have a jack and one set of stands, any ideas of how to do that?

On my trucks, I place the jack under the front cross member, jack it up, and then the Jack stands go one under each lower control arm.

To rotate the tires though you really need 2 sets, but if your in a pinch, jack up the front and put them on stands. Then place the jack under the pumpkin on the rear axle and jack it up.

Good luck.

 

[Z71 Kris]

Unless you live in a really cold climate, stick with the 5W-30. The first number (5W) in a non straight weight oil is its ability to flow when cold. The lower the number, the better it flows. So, in the cold (32*F or colder) a 5W will flow better then a 10W, and a 10W will flow better than a 15W, etc... Contrary to popular belief, the W in 5W does not stand for weight. It stands for winter.

The second number in 5W-30 is the oils actual weight; 30. The weight reflects an oils ability to flow when its hot. The higher then number, the better it flows. A 40 weight will flow better then a 30 weight when hot (212*F or higher), a 30 weight will flow better then a 20 weight, etc....

So, when we add these two together we get 5W (the oils ability to flow cold) and 30, (the oils ability to flow hot). Make sense?

Now, be careful. Also on the market are straight grade oils. These oils are only measured in weight (ex; 30 weight) because they are not intended to be used in cold weather. Lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc... usually use a straight weight oil.

good stuff!

Now another dummy question, where should I put the jack to jack front, and where should I place jack stands? Next question is I want to rotate the tires, drop the fronts back and bring the backs up and cross them, but I have a jack and one set of stands, any ideas of how to do that?

On my trucks, I place the jack under the front cross member, jack it up, and then the Jack stands go one under each lower control arm.

To rotate the tires though you really need 2 sets, but if your in a pinch, jack up the front and put them on stands. Then place the jack under the pumpkin on the rear axle and jack it up.

Good luck.

the pumpkin will hold truck?

 

[merlin5577]

Unless you live in a really cold climate, stick with the 5W-30. The first number (5W) in a non straight weight oil is its ability to flow when cold. The lower the number, the better it flows. So, in the cold (32*F or colder) a 5W will flow better then a 10W, and a 10W will flow better than a 15W, etc... Contrary to popular belief, the W in 5W does not stand for weight. It stands for winter.

The second number in 5W-30 is the oils actual weight; 30. The weight reflects an oils ability to flow when its hot. The higher then number, the better it flows. A 40 weight will flow better then a 30 weight when hot (212*F or higher), a 30 weight will flow better then a 20 weight, etc....

So, when we add these two together we get 5W (the oils ability to flow cold) and 30, (the oils ability to flow hot). Make sense?

Now, be careful. Also on the market are straight grade oils. These oils are only measured in weight (ex; 30 weight) because they are not intended to be used in cold weather. Lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc... usually use a straight weight oil.

good stuff!

Now another dummy question, where should I put the jack to jack front, and where should I place jack stands? Next question is I want to rotate the tires, drop the fronts back and bring the backs up and cross them, but I have a jack and one set of stands, any ideas of how to do that?

On my trucks, I place the jack under the front cross member, jack it up, and then the Jack stands go one under each lower control arm.

To rotate the tires though you really need 2 sets, but if your in a pinch, jack up the front and put them on stands. Then place the jack under the pumpkin on the rear axle and jack it up.

Good luck.

the pumpkin will hold truck?

Yes. Thats one of the strongest parts of the truck. Place the cup on the jack under the rear differential (pumpkin) and start jacking.

 

[Z71 Kris]

good to know! Thanks a bunch!

 

[merlin5577]

good to know! Thanks a bunch!

Your welcome. Always glad to help.

 

[Z71 Kris]

does any body know where to find how much oil it actually takes minus a owners manual? 4.2 6 cly

 

[Z71 Kris]

Never mind it is Seven (7) qts