How do you change the oil in a 2005 Pontiac Vibe?

Answer 1

Look in your owners manual for good advice but i simply first buy the correct oil filter for your model and engine, 5 quarts of 5w30 of your preferred brand of oil, have a receptacle to transport the oil to your nearest auto parts store and a wrench or socket to fit the oil plug on the bottom of your vehicle. wait until the vehicle is cool enough to work on, loosen the oil plug, place the receptacle under the plug, unscrew it the rest of the way, open the hood and remove the oil cap to speed up the process. once the oil has stopped flowing reinstall the plug and loosen the oil filter then move the pan under the filter and remove the filter the rest of the way( look on the filter to ensure the rubber seal is still on the filter and not attached to the car). once the oil has finished draining again take the new filter dip your thumb in some fresh oil and apply it to the rubber seal of the new filter, screw the filter into place 3/4 turn to 1 past initial contact of the rubber with the metal base and then fill with a filter to the manuals specifications, or the old fashioned way 3 qts then check the dipstick until you are in the full area.