How Do You Change An Oil Filter In An Ecotec Engine?
The Ecotec is an engine design that made its deput during the 2000 year model in General Motors products. The Ecotec replaced the “Quad 4” engines that General Motors made for decades. All Ecotec engines are four-cylinders and they are equipped in vehicles such as the Saturn Vue, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Sky. Not all Ecotec engines are equipped with the same type of oil filter, so the procedure will vary slightly among different models. Check your owner’s manual or contact your dealer to determine if your car has a spin-on oil filter or a cartridge oil filter. After you find out, purchase the correct replacement filter. Raise the vehicle by driving it onto your ramps or by jacking it up and supporting it with jackstands. If you are using jackstands, make sure you place the jacks in the factory-installed support brackets located 6 to 8 inches behind each front wheel. Make sure the engine is cool before beginning the procedure. Remove the oil drain plug located on the bott
