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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.4L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: This engine uses a special high performance oil filter. Use of any other filter may lead to filter failure and/or severe engine damage.

  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: 1261654 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: 928137 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil filter.
  7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area on the oil filter adapter, repair or replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: This engine uses a special high performance oil filter. Use of any other filter may lead to filter failure and/or severe engine damage.

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

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


    Object Number: 928137 Size: SH
  3. Install the new oil filter.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1261654 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 Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
  7. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.