Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Allow the oil to drain completely.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
5. Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Lower the vehicle.
Note: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.
7. use an oil filter wrench on the outside diameter of the oil filter cap.
8. Remove the oil filter cap and filter.
9. Remove the filter from the cap.
Installation Procedure