Cruze

Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal

1. Remove the engine oil filter cap (2) along with the engine oil filter cap seal ring (3) and the oil filter element (1).
2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain out.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the oil sump drain plug and a NEW seal ring and tighten to 14 N·m (124 lb in).
4. Install the engine oil filter cap along with a NEW engine oil filter cap seal ring and a NEW oil filter element.
5. Tighten the engine oil filter cap to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



6. Remove the water pump drain plug (1) and the water pump drain plug seal ring (2) and allow the remaining coolant to drain out.
7. Install the water pump drain plug and a NEW seal ring and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).