First oil change.... Uneventful :)

[SteveCZ]

So, with the silverado due for an oil change, and the regal having 5k on the odometer, I figured I would change them both at the same time. First oil change for the Regal, so I knew it would take a few extra minutes (locating the drain plug, dealing with the oil filter "canister").

I was pleasantly surprised. Drain plug is where it should be, pointing towards the BACK of the car (not towards the passenger side tire like the silverado). The top cover of the canister oil filter was a little tricky, not a lot of clearance, and didn't have a socket big enough for the nut on top of the canister. Anybody happen to know the size so I can get one to make my life easier next time?

Kinda funny the car takes the same amount of oil (2.0T) as the truck (5.3 V8), LOL, explains the extended drain intervals.

BTW, Mobil 1 5W30 standard (not the high mileage crap), and the AC Delco PF 457G (I think, not enough coffee in me yet to remember exact numbers). Same filter that was in it from the factory (Hengst).

If you can turn a socket wrench and have the right size socket for the filter canister, no reason you can't change your own!

My $0.02

Steve CZ

 

[novadude]

Regarding the socket for the filter cap....

The size is 1-1/4". I bought one of the sockets made for the job, and it made things go easy. The special "oil filter socket" by Lisle is very short compared to a normal 1-1/4" socket, and it is 3/8" drive. Makes it much easier than using a tall 1/2" drive socket and bulky ratchet and extension. I bought mine through Amazon - search "Lisle 14700 oil filter wrench". Amazon says it is for 2.2 ecotec, but it works on the 2.0 and 2.4 as well.

Hope this helps.

 

[Mark's Regal]

Must be the same as 32 mm. O'Reilly and others sell a short socket for about $8.

I have the parts but haven't hit 5k yet. Glad to hear it was easy. Ramps required?

 

[SteveCZ]

Must be the same as 32 mm. O'Reilly and others sell a short socket for about $8.

I have the parts but haven't hit 5k yet. Glad to hear it was easy. Ramps required?

Ramps, oh heck yes. I'm by no means a big guy but didn't want to singe my eyebrows on a hot exhaust pipe

 

[NewTekBuzz]

Mine is getting changed at 3000 miles, I have some other issues that need to be looked at so I will have it done at dealer! $25 and I like my brows also