Looking at where the filter is placed, it does not seem like an easy task to keep things from getting messy or without removing connections.
Suggestions, comments?
Suggestions, comments?
zahroc
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Very Very easy actually
The filter is paper so there is essentially no leaking from the filter after the oil is drained.
Just use a deep well socket with a long enough extension and maybe even an elbow. This will take care of you cap coming off easy enough.
The filter will just pull out easy with no mess.
Any questions, send me over a PM
The filter is paper so there is essentially no leaking from the filter after the oil is drained.
Just use a deep well socket with a long enough extension and maybe even an elbow. This will take care of you cap coming off easy enough.
The filter will just pull out easy with no mess.
Any questions, send me over a PM
I agree.
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no mess at all. stick a shop paper towel underneath and you'll be fine. also, let the car sit a while before cracking it open, that way most of the oil has some time to filter down into the pan.
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This should tell you all you need to know, except removing the aero shiedling. My Cruze is not an ECO.
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-1-4l-turbo/544-cruze-oil-change-1-4t.html
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I just did mine. 2011 Cruze ECO 1.4T
I removed the filler cap on the top of the engine
Then drained the oil first - did not need to remove anything except the plug. There is a cutout on the shielding.
I let it drain for a while
Then I put paper towels down on the area below where the filter comes off to catch any drips. Very little dripped but some did.
I used a ratched with an extension and a universal joint
I removed the filler cap on the top of the engine
Then drained the oil first - did not need to remove anything except the plug. There is a cutout on the shielding.
I let it drain for a while
Then I put paper towels down on the area below where the filter comes off to catch any drips. Very little dripped but some did.
I used a ratched with an extension and a universal joint
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10mm? just changed mine about a week ago! no mess with the filter at all!!! dont even need to put a rag underneath the filter, but most cruze owners so far have been anal about thier cars so place a rag under it, i use full synthectic in everything i own, from my chainsaws,weed whackers, lawn mowers, snowblowers everything, i even use synthectic grease for my ball joints and such so there i guess im anal too!!!!!
Not at all. Keep a record of the date, mileage, OLM %, include the receipt showing the oil change, and maybe snap a picture or two of the new oil and new filter going in. Have all that handy, and you have enough proof of performing maintenance to maintain warranty.
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