2010-2017 GMC Terrain SLT-1 V6 Oil Change DIY - Complete Step-By-Step Guide

Here's a video for a 2010 to 2017 GMC Terrain or Chevy Equinox with a V6 engine with step-by-step DIY oil change how to guide. The 2011 GMC Terrain in this video has the 3.0 L LF1 or LFW V6, so double check your information if you have a 2.4 L LAF I4, 2.4 L LEA I4, or 3.6 L LFX V6.

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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Raise and prep the car
01:12 Drain oil
01:36 Remove oil filter housing
02:16 Prep new oil filter
03:18 Replace oil filter housing and drain plug
03:42 Fill oil
04:00 Level Car and Finish Filling
04:44 Reset Oil Life

Thanks for watching!

2010-2017 GMC Terrain SLT-1 V6 Oil Changes Tools, Parts and Torque Specs below.
Tools list
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3/8" Ratchet
15mm Socket
Flathead screwdriver or pick
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Jack stands
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Oil pan and empty jugs to bring old oil to your local AutoZone/O Reilly's

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Parts List
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6 Quarts - 5W-30 Synthetic Oil Dexos1 Gen2
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Torque Specs
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Oil pan drain plug: 18 lb-ft
Oil filter housing: hand tight only

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The Terrain, for 2011 came in SLE, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT, SLT-1, SLT-2 and Denali. This video features an SLT-1.

Years Engine Power Torque
2010–2011 2.4 L Ecotec LAF I4 182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb·ft (233 N·m)
2012–2017 2.4 L Ecotec LEA I4 182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb·ft (233 N·m)
2010–2012 3.0 L High Feature LF1 or LFW V6 264 hp (197 kW) 222 lb·ft (301 N·m)
2013–2017 3.6 L High Feature LFX V6 301 hp (224 kW) 272 lb·ft (369 N·m)

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