Pontiac 12731172 FILTER-OIL

These vehicles come equipped with an oil life indicating system, which comes with a light on the instrument panel, or a message that one needs to change the oil depending on how worn out the oil is based on different parameters of use; usually it is capable of allowing one to use it for more than the usual 3000-mile limit on oil use though it is advised that frequent oil changing is good for the engines. If one decides to stick with the oil life indicator, never allow the vehicle to go over 10,000 miles before doing an oil change. Oil changes are some of the most basic maintenance procedures that can be done on a vehicle because as the oil ages, it gives in to wear on the engine. Before every stage prepare all the tools and maybe have rags or newspapers to cover stains. Some of the areas, which are easier to access when the car is raised include the oil drain plug and the filter. Search for the oil drain plug and filter and, as such, ensure the victim is wary of warm exhaust parts. When the engine is cold, the oil is thick and does not flow as easily, so warm the engine to get the oil moving, find a level surface, and take of the oil cap. Place the vehicle on jackstands, put a drain pan below the drain plug and using gloves, remove the plug using the right tool. After the replacement of the old oil with the new one, check for the presence of metal inside the drain plug and clean it before finally tightening the drain plug securely. Place the drain pan directly beneath the oil filter; to get it unstopped, use a wrench but you can remove it by hand; be careful with hot exhausts. Scrape the mounting surface on the block to ensure that it does not smoke and to achieve the right seating of the new filter which should be checked against the old one. Wipe the new filter gasket with the engine oil and slip it into the engine without forcing it; do not over tighten the gasket. Take out the tools and the materials out from under the vehicle, lower it and pour new oil through the filler cap using a funnel and check the level. Switch on the engine and then lookout for traces of oil leakage and then correct the oil level that may be low. To get the Change Engine Oil light turn off, show "Oil Life Reset" at the right side of the cluster then, hold down the set/reset button for five seconds. During the first few drives after the oil change, some possible leaks and appropriate levels of the oil should be checked. Properly get rid of the old oil and make sure that it is properly recycled at the proper location and never should it be dumped on the ground or into the drain.

Dispose of old oil properly at designated recycling facilities.

If opting to rely on the oil life indicator, do not exceed 10,000 miles between changes.

After removing tools and materials, lower the vehicle and add new oil through the appropriate filler cap, using a funnel to avoid spills. Pour the correct amount of oil, check the dipstick, and install the cap.

Yes, it is advisable to change the oil filter every time the oil is changed, given the minimal cost and ease of installation.

Reset the Change Engine Oil light by displaying "Oil Life Reset" and holding the set/reset button for five seconds.

Before starting, gather all necessary tools and materials, ensuring access to the vehicle's underside is safe.

The oil life indicator system activates a light on the instrument panel when it's time to change the oil, taking various factors into account to determine when the oil is considered "worn out".