Continue unscrewing the drain plug with your hand, but press against the oil pan while you unscrew it to prevent the oil from gushing out. This helps the new filter slide into position on the engine. Easier way is to remove the plastic … cover underneath by snapping off the retainers and removing it from under the car. The oil pan is the lowest point on the engine, and the plug is a bolt in bottom of the pan. This is really good stuff! While it is better to have oil in the oil filter when you first start your car, some engines do not have the oil filter oriented vertically, in which cases the new oil will pour out when reinstalling.
Any one have any ideas or hear of anything like this before? Wipe the mating surface clean on the engine block and remove any oil filter gasket material that has stuck. All the smart buyers go with this. If I would remember when the customer came to pick it up, I would try to ask what type of oil they were running. I'm afraid I don't see the pic. Note: To go up to 25,000 miles on the same oil, for some vehicles it may require changing the oil filter 2 or more times and topping off when an Amsoil 25,000 mile filter is not available. Oil coats the entire interior of the engine, and it doesn't all drain back for some period of time. Look at this filter next to a cheap filter and you will see that if you care about your car then this filter a no brainer.
Up to 15,000 miles or 1-yr with severe service. Remove the cap with the filter wrench or socket. Dealer said they would have to do a test to determine if it was something to be concerned about. Would be nice not use the stock rear top hats, but that's just a minor inconvenience. Some had success with flushes. Position the intake manifold cover over the studs and the air cleaner outlet duct.
Change oil when Oil Life Monitor tells you to change the oil or go by the owner's manual factory drain interval. The Wbody Coilovers come with sway bar end-link mounts which are only used on the 2004-2006 Grand Prix, but you can leave them off for all other W-body models. Is the light out and the noise gone? I checked the oil level and it wasn't even on the dip stick. I asked the dealer about this issue and I was just wasting my time there,he didn't seem to concerned. Have an extra quart handy to top off when necessary.
Note: Properly dispose of old motor oil. Since oil gets thinner when heated, and thicker when cooled, most of us use what are called multi-grade, or multi-viscosity oils. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. Yes, this will get most all the fluid out. The kit comes with 2 front coilovers, 2 rear coilovers, longer sway bar end-links for the rear, as well as instructions. So, rather than deal with all of this, I decided to go back to my 3,000 oil change routine, so I wouldn't have to worry about driving with no oil. On the synthetic motor oil probably not Tim.
Lasts up to 1 year or 25,000 miles before needing to be drained. We use thicker canister walls for extra strength and durability which reduces the risk of damage from loose rocks and debris. You may be surprised at what you find. In that case, only lubricate the rubber seal and do not fill the filter with oil. Take a peak under the car to see if you can see oil dripping.
The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Grand Prix and how to check the transmission fluid level. Go underneath the car and locate the oil drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan. Well, that would explain why I can't find it! Under the car, locate the the oil pan and oil plug. It is at about a 100 degree angle towards the ground. Fortunately the Pontiac car employs an oil life system meter on the instrument cluster that notifies you when to change the oil. Clean the oil filter mating surface with a rag or shop towel. This filter combined with mobil 1 full synthetic oil is the only oil an filter combo that i would trust over five thousand miles.
There is no drain plug on the 4T65E autotransaxle. If you're frequently losing coolant, then you have a leak - pressurize the system. He said he's pretty sure it is because the pcm has no clue what to do with forced induction. Pick the one that best meets your driving distance each year and match it up with the corresponding lube. While changing the oil today I used the the longer filter and 4 litres. Changing your engine oil in your Pontiac car is do-it-yourself maintenance that can save you the cost of taking your vehicle to a mechanic.
Bottom Line recommended Solid build. It will be difficult to see without a good amount of light. Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! If you are having problems with the transmission in your Grand Prix, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. Next remove the oil filter. Go by distance or time.
Every 2000 miles or so, my low oil light comes on. But first the data should be split or differentiated between what type of flush are we referring to? Just add it to your oil at every change and you will … get slightly better mileage and your motor will last a whole lot longer. That seemed to have made the grinding noise go away. I guess I'll get the dealer to change it next time to see what they find. Wipe the oil off the drain plug with an old rag. After refill check oil level.