GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52) 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the oil fill cap.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Clean away all dirt and debris from the engine oil pan drain plug area.
  4. Position an appropriate container under the engine oil pan.

    5. Object Number: 953916 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

    6. Allow the engine oil to drain into the container.

  6. Position the container under the engine oil filter drain deflector.

    7. Object Number: 858152 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the old oil filter seal is not left on the engine block.

  7. Remove the oil filter using a suitable wrench.

    8. Allow the engine oil to drain to the oil filter drain deflector and into the container.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 858152 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.

    2. Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the new oil filter.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  3. Wipe the excess oil from the oil filter drain deflector.

    4. Object Number: 953916 Size: SH
  4. Install the oil pan drain plug.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the crankcase with the proper type and amount of engine oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.
  7. Install the oil fill cap.
  8. Start the engine and inspect the oil pressure gage for appropriate pressure build up.
  9. Shut the engine off.
  10. Inspect the oil filter and oil pan drain plug areas for leaks.
  11. Remove the oil level indicator and inspect for proper oil level.

    12. Adjust if necessary.