Solstice L4-2.0L Turbo (2008)
9.
Install the new thread insert (1) a half turn below the outer sealing surface of the oil pan.
10.
Remove the installation tool.
11.
Twist off the center tang (1) using long needle nose pliers. If the tang (1) fell into the oil pan, use a small pin or wire magnet to retrieve the tang.
12.
Inspect the engine oil pan drain plug seal. If the seal is damaged, replace as necessary.
Reinstall the engine oil pan drain plug with seal and tighten.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
13.
Lower the vehicle.
14.
Install a new engine oil filter for customer owned vehicles ONLY.
Refer to Engine Oil Filter Replacement in SI. Do Not replace the engine oil filter on vehicles in dealer inventory.
15.
Fill the engine crankcase with 4.7L (5 qt) of the specified engine oil. Refer to the Owner Manual section in SI, under "Service and Appearance
Care". Go to Capacities and Specifications.
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Vehicles equipped with the (2.4L) L4 Engine require a special oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. If you
are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.
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Vehicles equipped with the (2.0L) L4 Engine only, require a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M, such as Mobil 1(R) or equivalent.
Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. Use only oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M.
16.
Start the engine and raise the vehicle.
17.
Inspect for oil leaks. If leaking, refer to Oil Leak Diagnosis in SI.
18.
Lower the vehicle.
19.
Shut the engine off.
20.
Check the engine oil level indicator and top off the engine oil to the appropriate normal operating range.
Courtesy Transportation - For US and Canada
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty
coverage period and involved in a product program is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these
customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. GM dealers
should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines. Saturn Canada retailers should
refer to applicable Home Office letter on this subject.
Claim Information - GM, Saturn Canada Only
