GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the oil fill cap.

    2. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    3. Object Number: 1951033 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1).
  4. Drain the engine oil into an appropriate container.
  5. Remove the engine oil filter (2).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1951033 Size: SH

    Note: Before installing the new oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter gasket has been removed. If not, remove the old gasket.

  1. Install the oil filter (2) and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  2. Install the oil pan drain plug (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Fill the engine with a suitable amount and type of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
  5. Check the oil level.
  6. Install the oil fill cap.
  7. Reset the service reminder display. Refer to Service Display Reminders.