I am changing the oil in my 2011 Terrain SLT2 I4 Terrain and I figured that I would do a write up.
What you need.
Oil 5 qts (I’m going with Pennzoil Platinum)
Oil Filter (I’m using AC/ Delco Part # PF457G)
Oil Filter Socket, 1 1/4" (32mm), 3/8" drive Low profile (see reply #3)
Ratchet
12 Extension
Swivel
15 mm Box wrench
Darin Pan
Rags
Ramps are optional, I did not use or need them.
Use the Ratchet, 12 Extension, Swivel and Oil Filter Socket to remove the Oil Filter Cap.
Note that my swivel has tap around it, this keeps it turned how I want it and has been like that for the last 20 years or so.
Once you have the Oil Filter Cap unscrewed you will have to wiggle it a bit to get it to come out, I did have to move one hose over a bit by had to get the filter all the way out.
I covered the opening with a rag so no dirt got in there as I drained the oil.
The pic above is looking under the front bumper and the drain plug is on the back side of the Oil Pan.
I was able to get under the Terrain to reach the Drain Plug with the 15 mm Box wrench with no problems so I did not have to dig out the ramps.
The oil will stream out so make sure that the drain pan is position so it will catch all of the oil.
I let the motor drain for about 20 minutes.
Clean and oil the drain plug O-ring and reinstall it.
I screwed it in by had then used the wrench to pull it up tight, then just snugged it a bit more
Just do not really torque it down.
Pull the old Oil Filter off the cap wipe it out with a rag making sure not to leave any lint inside the cap.
Oil the O-ring and install the new Filter in the cap and wiggle the cap back into the motor.
Start the cap by hand, it should screw on most of the way before you need the Ratchet to tighten it.
Again take it till it stops then just snug it a bit more.
It will fit flush with no O-ring visible
(note I have been doing this for a long time so I know when it’s tight enough and to that I am not responsible for anyone over tightening or under tightening the drain plug or oil filter)
Both the Drain plug and the Oil Filter Cap have rubber O-rings and do not need to be over tighten.
Now unscrew the Oil Filler Cap.
I got to say I had to use a bit of force to get to get it off. I had to wiggle it back and forth at the same time pulling up.
Put funnel in the hole and slowly pour in your 5 quarts.
Oil the O-ring on the Filler Cap, this will make it easier to take off the next time.
Now look under the vehicle just to make sure no oil is leaking out.
For getting the Darin Plug will cause oil leaks.
Attachments
Last edited: