Pontiac 12690386 Filter Assembly, Oil

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As a home mechanic, replacing the oil at regular intervals is an essential preventative measure because old and contaminated engine oil will cause premature wear of the engine. If you desire convenience and cost effect, change the oil filter each time you change oil. Before you begin this process, it's necessary to have with you clean rags, newspapers and other materials and tools required for changing oils. Warm up your car's engine to its normal temperature then safely raise it on jackstands. Some oil drain plug should be recognized by sight while others' locations might need a little bit of research as well as pointing a drain pan underneath them. After that carefully remove the plug, allow the oil to drain off then clean both the plug and its surrounding areas before fixing it back tightly. Put your drain pan under your oil filter then use wrench in unscrewing and removing the old filter ensuring that it is free from any oil residue. Examine both filters to ensure compatibility and maintain cleanliness around mounting area of filters Use fresh motor oil to lubricate the rubber gasket of a new filter lightly before installing it according to tightening instructions given by its manufacturer. Lower vehicle, find the cap filled with new oils then pour in enough amount of oils. Look at the level of oils after some few minutes and start an engine for couple of seconds while checking for any leakage. Any wrong disposal of used oils is harmful since they cannot be reused again. For those vehicles having Oil Life Monitor (OLM), resetting entails following specific procedures depending on whether or not Driver Information Center (DIC) is there in a vehicle.

The vehicles come with the oil life indicator system that tells you when to change the oil, so it normally allows more time between oil changes than the common 3,000 miles' regular prescription. However, it is better to replace the oil more often but should always be done before attaining 10,000 miles as this helps in extending engine life. Every time you change your oil you have to replace your filter in order to keep a good engine running. To get ready for an oil change process, gather all necessary tools and supplies; also arrange for rags and newspapers to clean any potential spills. This means that one has to ensure that their vehicle has been safely jacked up so that they can access its bottom side without having to go under it while relying on a jack alone. The engine needs to be warmed up followed by getting all necessary oils before locating the plug and filter for draining out the old oil. Then drain any remaining old oil into a pan, clean the drain plug, and reinstall it after wiping off all of its surfaces. Apply some light coating of oil on the gasket of a new filter then install it in place after washing the mounting area where the previous one was fixed. Bring down your car, pour in enough fresh oil provided on each package with reference to type and viscosity specifications as stated on its label and then check levels of oils before starting an engine for few seconds whereby leakages can be noticed if any present among them. Dispose of old oil properly by recycling it at an authorized facility. After each oil change, reset Oil Life Monitor (if applicable) following specific steps depending on whether your vehicle has DIC buttons or not.

The old oil should be disposed of properly by recycling it at a designated facility.

The vehicle should be safely supported, and a drain pan should be positioned under the oil pan's drain plug to catch the used oil. Care should be taken when removing and reinstalling the drain plug to prevent leaks.

The oil filter should be replaced with every oil change to ensure optimal engine performance.

Lower the vehicle, locate the oil filler cap, and add the correct amount of fresh oil.

After replacing the oil filter and draining the oil, all tools should be removed, and the vehicle should be lowered. Then, the proper amount of fresh oil should be added to the engine, the oil level should be checked, and the engine should be inspected for any oil leaks.