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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 General Information 🢒 Maintenance and Lubrication 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Position an appropriate drain pan under the engine.
  3. Remove the oil pan drain plug bolt.

    4. Object Number: 236040 Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil filter.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 236040 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil filter.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the oil pan drain plug bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Important: 

       • Oil capacity with oil and filter change is 3.7 liters (3.9 quarts).
       • Oil capacity with oil change only is 3.5 liters (3.7 quarts).

  4. Fill the engine with oil to the appropriate mark.
  5. Start engine and check for leaks.