I hear the 09's use a cartridge style oil filter...

Is there less spill mess on change-out, and is the set-up adaptable to the older models?

There is still a mess when pulling the cartridge out as it will drip but it is not adaptable to the older models....unless you wanna swap the engine.

Thanks for the info...I thought maybe the cartridge eliminated the mess.

Any 2009 Aveo owners here have pics of the new engine compartment?