As I said before, I like to get all the systems fluids to a spot where I am comfortable and know exactly when they have been changed/updated. Because of what @TJBaker57 said about the front axle disconnect, I wanted to lay eyes on it. I removed the cover under there and drained the oil and while I was waiting for that to empty I laid a flashlight on the disconnect on the passenger side and started scoping out what all was involved with it's removal. While laying there and saying to myself, "What the hell", I also figured out how many ways I had to bend my arms and hands to remove the oil filter. Smaller vehicle=less room. Broke it loose and changed it and continued to "inspect the area". Thankfully there is no rust under there from vehicle living in this area in Oregon for the first leg of it's life. I see how it will need to be done and may just remove it for "shits and giggles" this summer to open up and check the lube. I replaced the cover and refilled with Mobil 1 10w-30. Damn 6 cylinder takes 7 quarts and my 05 Tahoe 5.3 takes 6 quarts, go figure. I had promised my girl that I would do the w/s Aqua Pel glass treatment and decided to stop the under carriage work and do that to finish the day. My friend came over with his 2021 Colorado and I did the same w/s treatment for him. Then he took us to lunch at our favorite watering hole for the bars' famous "Stumpy Burgers". Love them damn "Concrete Cutters" burgers. Gonna be sunny here tomorrow and plan on the transmission filter and fluid, the front diff fluid and the transfer case fluid changes. I am waiting on the fuel filter and air filter to get here.
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