GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1832382 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
  3. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1). Allow the oil to drain completely.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the oil pan drain plug (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    Caution: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1832415 Size: SH
  5. Place the drain pan under the oil filter.
  6. Remove the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1832415 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
  2. Tighten the oil filter.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Refill the engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  5. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.