Oil/Filter change '08 1ZZ

[Water boy]

Did my first change on the wife's Vibe.It is true, the factory installed oil filter was installed using level 5 thread-lok.I removed the cooling fan assembly to get better access to the filter.There were 2 10mm bolts and 2 wire harness clips and the fan electrical connector and disconnect the overflow hose.5 minutes tops to remove.Lots more room.I used a small bottle jack to gain a little more space under the car.My arms are short and I'm not as thin as I once was.Oil drain plug needs a 14mm box wrench.Used this filter wrench.http://www.channellock.com/acb...5.cfmAbout 4.5 quarts of Super Tech 5w30 synthetic.Used Super Tech filter ST4967.My oil change intervals will be 4000-4500 miles.

[keithvibe]

the first time the oil filter needs to be changed does tend to be the most difficult. After that it's easy.I too have been working on my wife's car.. not a vibe though a cavalier. Did a coolant flush and fill changed all the rubber coolant hoses and thermostat. Recharged her air conditioning. Tomorrow... bleed the brake lines, fluid change...