Malibu V6-3.9L (2007)
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.
2. Position a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Allow the engine oil to drain completely.
5. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug sealing surface, replace the oil pan if necessary.
6. Wipe any remaining oil from the drain plug hole and reinstall the oil pan drain plug until snug.
7. Position a suitable drain pan under the oil filter.
8. Remove the oil filter.
9. Ensure that the oil filter gasket is still on the old filter. If not remove the oil filter gasket from the adapter.