Genuine GMC Terrain Oil Filter

GMC Terrain Oil Filter Parts Questions & Answers

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  Q: How to perform an oil and Oil Filter change on a Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain equipped with an oil life indicator system?

  A: When oil needs to be changed, the oil life indicator system in these vehicles lights up on the instrument panel. Although this is a system that can result in longer intervals between oil changes than the traditional 3000-mile recommendation, oil change should not be postponed beyond 10,000 miles regardless of what the indicator says. Frequent oil changes are preventative maintenance measures because engine oil ages and gets diluted and contaminated over time, causing early engine wear. It is advisable to change an oil filter every time you have an oil change since it is very cheap and easy to install.Collect necessary tools and materials before starting the process of changing oil while ensuring that an engine is warmed up for fast flow of used lubricant. Have a safe and secure support for vehicle as well as drain pan under its drain plug.Make sure you remove the drain plug slowly until all the oil has come out.Clean surrounding area and drain plug after it has been drained and fix it back firmly.For V6 models, use an oil filter wrench to take off or put on the filter also.Those of four-cylinder models are accessed from top of the engine.Old man; get rid of any tools then lower it down.What follows are filling your engine with correct amount of fresh oil, checking the level of its current level alongside leakages.The old coolant should be disposed off properly and if your car has an Oil Life Monitor system, reset it by following some specific instructions. Regularly changing motor oils helps keep engines running smoothly over long periods.