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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Matiz 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 0.8L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

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

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the oil filter.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 12-16 N·m (106-140 lb in).

  2. Discard the used oil pan drain plug washer and replace with a new oil pan drain plug washer.
  3. Install the oil pan drain plug bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug bolt to 30-40 N·m (22-30 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fill the engine with oil to the appropriate mark.
  6. Start engine and inspect for leaks.