View Full Version : OIL QUESTION
TOPLINE
04-26-2007, 07:36 PM
i am thinking of doing a oil and filter change this weekend :confused:
can anyone tell me the right type of oil to use in my 2004 H2 and if i change the oil and filter will the oil life % (percentage) display reset and go back to 100% or will i have to go to a dealer or simular
any help would be mostly appriciated
thanks
and can anyone tell me how to get pics on the site as i have some now with my new roof lights and chrome door handle buckets i would like to share with you all :confused: :confused:
audiofetish
04-26-2007, 07:47 PM
To reset the oil life: Turn you key to the "ON" position but don't start it. Fully depress the gas pedal 3 times. You should be good to go......
TOPLINE
04-26-2007, 07:49 PM
will this work or are you just taking the p*$$
MarineHawk
04-26-2007, 07:49 PM
Mine resets if I go to the oil life display and then hold down the reset (arrow) button on my steering wheel.
audiofetish
04-26-2007, 07:49 PM
It's wierd but thats how GMs reset. No Joke!
audiofetish
04-26-2007, 07:50 PM
Mine resets if I go to the oil life display and then hold down the reset (arrow) button on my steering wheel.
Either one works....
MDimitri
04-26-2007, 07:55 PM
Either one works....
:iagree: :popcorn:
TOPLINE
04-26-2007, 08:04 PM
thank you everybody, can any one tell me what type/grade of oil to use
normal or synthetic ?
cheers
nmu98
04-26-2007, 08:06 PM
thank you everybody, can any one tell me what type/grade of oil to use
normal or synthetic ?
cheers
I use mobil 1 10w30.....
Im considering going to redline...:beerchug:
TOPLINE
04-26-2007, 08:09 PM
is 10 30 grade standard for a h2
MarineHawk
04-26-2007, 08:11 PM
is 10 30 grade standard for a h2
5W30
TOPLINE
04-26-2007, 08:14 PM
thanks mate ..... Cheers
AUHUMMER
04-26-2007, 09:01 PM
I use 5w30 Mobil 1 syn and a Wix or K&N filter. Don't forget to lube all those nipples while you're all dirty and greasy anyway.:D
zmanH2
04-26-2007, 09:21 PM
Need:
6 quarts of 5W-30 Mobil 1 Full Synthetic
Oil filter Mobil 1 (M1-107) or K&N (HP-1007) or Wix (51042) or NAPA Gold
Tool to loosen/tighten filter
Wrench (15mm or adjustable)
Tin Foil
Container for old oil
Funnel
Rags / Old Newspaper
1. Drive around the block a couple times to make engine ?warm?.
2. Put down rags and container.
3. Loosen the oil plug nut SLOWLY. The hole faces sideways (not down). Completely let it drain. Put the nut back on.
4. Next remove the oil filter, and be aware that over a pint of oil will spill. Take one foot of tin foil and cover what's next to and under the filter and shape the foil so it funnels the spillage into your container. Loosen the filter, let it drain, then remove it.
VERY IMPORTANT: Do not forget to put some oil on the ring seal of the new oil filter prior to placing it back on the engine Put the new filter on and tighten.
5. Open the hood, look for the cap that says ?Oil 5W-30?, put in your 6 quarts and your done.
TOPLINE
04-26-2007, 10:19 PM
well thank you zman thats very helpful i am waiting for the filter to turn up its not so easy to get service bits over here you can get them from the one main dealer in manchester but he charges over the top for everything so we have to find cheaper ways and ebay usa seems the best up to now but waiting kills it
but thanks to all who have helped cheers
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