Engine -Revised Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement

INFORMATION

Bulletin No.: 09-06-01-007

Date: May 29, 2009

Subject: Information on Revised Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Procedure

Models:
2008-2009 Buick Enclave
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
2007-2009 GMC Acadia
2007-2009 Saturn OUTLOOK
All Equipped with Engine RPO LY7 or LLT
Please Refer to GMVIS

The following revised oil change procedure should be used by the dealership to prevent an oil leak after an oil change.

Removal Procedure

Warning
Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.





1. Place the drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Loosen the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Wrap the oil filter in a disposable towel or a shop rag. Remove the oil filter; keep it upright until it is clear of the vehicle.
4. Thoroughly clean all oil spillage.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.





6. Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
7. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1). Allow the oil to drain completely.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the oil pan drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

2. Clean the oil pan drain plug and oil filter areas from below.





3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
5. Install a new oil filter.

Caution
Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Tighten the oil filter.

Tighten
Tighten the filter to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

7. Refill the engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in SI.
8. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.





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