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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LDA) 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Position an appropriate drain pan under the engine.
  3. Remove the oil pan drain plug bolt.
  4. Remove the oil filter.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the oil filter.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).

  2. Discard the used oil pan drain plug washer and replace with a new oil pan drain plug washer.
  3. Install the oil pan drain plug bolt and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fill the engine with oil to the appropriate mark.
  6. Start engine and inspect for leaks.