GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1411866 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).
  5. Allow the oil to drain into an appropriate container.

    6. Object Number: 1411868 Size: SH
  6. Remove the engine oil filter (437). Allow the rest of the engine oil to drain into an appropriate container.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1411868 Size: SH

    Important: Prior to installing a NEW oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter gasket has been removed from the engine block. If not, remove the old gasket.

  1. Install a NEW engine oil filter (437).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1411866 Size: SH
  2. Install the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Fill the engine with the appropriate amount and type of NEW engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
  5. Check the oil level.
  6. Install the oil fill cap.
  7. Close the hood.
  8. Reset the engine oil life monitor, if necessary. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .