Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
Helpful hint to add. If you do not have a oil filter wrench, get a screwdriver and a mallet. Hammer the screwdriver into the old oil filter and turn it that way. I have had to do that on quite a few cars.
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
wow...even an action shot of the oil draining from the pan...nice...
I'm concerned about those ramps...be careful under there...
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
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Step 1. Buy/gather the products that you need.
1. Oil, 4 quarts of 5w30 (I use Mobil 1 5w30 full synthetic, any 5w30 will do)
2. Oil Filter (Mobil M-101 shown, other ones that work include Fram Ph3387A, DG3387A, AC/Delco PF47, STP S3387A, K&N HP-1001)
3. Towels, paper or cloth works fine
4. Socket Set with 17mm socket
5. Oil Wrench (shown 3 varieties, I prefer the adjustable plier type in the Aveo)
6. Drain pan
7. Safety Glasses
8. Gloves (not 100% necessary)
9. Light (flashlight, in this case, just in case the garage is dark
10. Funnel
11. Cardboard, to lie on/catch any oil spills
-Something to raise the front end a bit unless you’re skinny (I’m using ramps, wood blocks work just fine, jack stands are OK)
-Garage, or some other place to do it
-Crush washer
-Something to put the used oil in
Missed one thing, BEER! You do display it but you do have to add it to the list man! :)
Nice writeup! Just a note on adding oil to the filter seal... This also prevents the rubber from sticking and cracking (hence providing a good seal like you mentioned!). You can also add regular grease to the rubber seal!
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
I personally just use 2 staggered wood blocks nailed together on the passenger wheel only, I find it is better for draining to have only the passenger side raised.
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I dont even get as far as the staggered wood blocks. I lay on my back on the garage floor, stuff the drain pan underneath, drain the oil, remove the filter, drink a can of coke and smoke a cigarette, replace the drain plug, install the new filter, pour in the new oil, check oil level, start engine and check for leaks, turn off motor, recheck oil level, smoke another cigarette, pull drain pan from underneath car, close hood, wash hands, and then have another can of coke.
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
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Originally Posted by NYChevoo
I dont even get as far as the staggered wood blocks. I lay on my back on the garage floor, stuff the drain pan underneath, drain the oil, remove the filter, drink a can of coke and smoke a cigarette, replace the drain plug, install the new filter, pour in the new oil, check oil level, start engine and check for leaks, turn off motor, recheck oil level, smoke another cigarette, pull drain pan from underneath car, close hood, wash hands, and then have another can of coke.
I see one problem. Too much Coke, not enough beers... :lol: :twisted:
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
Thanks for the writeup! I believe it was well done. I bought the Aveo5 since it seemed that most of the oil parts were accesible... ever try changing the oil filter on a sunfire? Ouch... all the way at the back of the engine between the firewall. My 85 trans am was the easiest oil change. I appreciate the pictures too since I learn better by seeing then reading. But several steps I never did while changing oil... drinking beer. I believe this might add some of the enjoyment into doing manual labor!
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
What an excellent write up!
I am going to attempt this for the first time (I am woman enough to admit I am part of that 5% :mrgreen: )
There's a first time for everything ;-)
Not sure about the beer though...
Re: Oil Change on an Aveo
Changed mine for the first time two weeks ago, same as any other oil change I've done but that oil filter was a bitch to get off!, the oil change monkey at the dealership must have not put a little oil around the seal and cranked it on with the wrench!... All my oil changes up til now were only $10.00 each at the GM dealership I bought it from (they gave me a bunch of coupons when I bought it new).