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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L66) 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

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

    3. Object Number: 1227165 Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
  4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, repair or 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: 1236191 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil filter.
  7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area, repair or replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure
  1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil and install the new oil filter.

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


    Object Number: 1236191 Size: SH
  2. Install the new oil filter. Refer to Maintenance Items in Maintenance and Lubrication.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the filter to 7/8 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.


    Object Number: 1227165 Size: SH
  3. Install the engine oil drain plug.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the plug to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

  4. Remove the oil drain pan.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities , Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Explanation of Scheduled Services in Maintenance and Lubrication.