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Replying to: e2helper (Oct 27, 2004 6:32 pm)  The 2.2 L4 is 5 quarts and the 3.5L V6 is 4 quarts. Thanks for clearing that up ! I had to put in 5 quarts to bring my oil up to the level shown on my Ecotec dipstick. It had me worried at the time. Strange that the smaller engine takes more oil. Easiest oil and filter change I've ever done.
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Replying to: 3745 (Oct 28, 2004 6:59 am) Thank you for sharing your "real world" experience on this.
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Replying to: e2helper (Oct 28, 2004 2:31 pm)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 28, 2004 3:06 pm) GM, by the way, is denying that the manual is wrong. Their customer relations guy told me a half quart remains in the engine during an oil change. He called this "residue." |
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Replying to: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 11:06 am)
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Replying to: prdm (Nov 03, 2004 11:17 am) It's sure easy to change the oil on this car! I've been doing my own for 30 years and this is almost as easy as my '66 Buick--just lower ground clearance!
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Replying to: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 9:23 pm) 
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Replying to: 3745 (Oct 28, 2004 6:59 am) thanks
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Replying to: hgallardo (May 20, 2006 6:45 pm) The Ecotec takes 5qts. The 2004 manual is wrong. I don't know what the 2006 manual says. I buy a 5qt jug of oil and just pour it in. This will bring it up to the correct level. By the way, the Ecotec has the worst dipstick I have ever seen. It's very difficult to see the oil level on it. The oil filter housing is next to the composite (black) intake manifold on the right hand side. It has a black plastic cover. Using the 32mm socket remove the cover and you will see that the filter cartridge comes out with it. Unclip the cartridge and clip on the new one. Lubricate the small O ring at the bottom of the filter with engine oil. Screw the cover back on. Tighten the cover to NO MORE than 16lb ft. I use a torque wrench. I have never liked Fram filters but luckily because you can see the construction of the cartridge, I have compared it to an AC Delco and see no difference. Also, this particular Fram is made in the United Kingdom and seems to be of high quality. The Fram that fits the Ecotec is CH9018 and I buy it from Wal-Mart. Draining the old oil is also easy. Without jacking the car up I reach in from in front of the passenger side front wheel and easily reach the drain plug. Just remember that the oil pan of the Ecotec is aluminum so don't overtighten the drainplug although it has a very long thread and should be pretty robust. Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes. |
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