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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SLS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.

    3. Object Number: 287754 Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
  4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, replace if necessary.
  5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.

    6. Object Number: 62328 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil filter.

Installation Procedure
  1. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  2. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 62328 Size: SH
  3. Install the new oil filter.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.


    Object Number: 287754 Size: SH
  4. Install the engine oil drain plug.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Approximate Fluid Capacities.
  7. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.
  8. Reset the oil life monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting.