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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEENGINE LUBRICATIONENGINE OILSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning (Hot Exhaust System Warning).
1. Place the drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Clean all oil that spilled when the oil filter was removed.
5. Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
6. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1). Allow the oil to drain completely.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
7. Install the oil pan drain plug (1).
Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
Installation Procedure
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
3. Tighten the oil filter.
Tighten the filter to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
4. Refill the engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Service Intervals).
5. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.