Changing the oil in Olds Intrigue (3.5L)Below are the steps to changing the oil in an Oldsmobile Intrigue with the 3.5L engine along with the parts. Not a difficult job. The toughest part was finding the right oil filter wrench. I use ramps and place a tarp under the vehicle.
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Performed my first oil change on my 2000 Intrigue (3.5). Pretty uneventful with all the information the board (minus the full oil filter canister falling out of my hand). Below are the parts needed and simple directions.
Drain Plug - Fram Sure Drain system (SD-4). I'll let you know how that works. If it weren't for the black plastic shield along the front, you could probably drain the oil without lifting the vehicle. Update: Switched back to a normal magnetic drain plug. It's readily available at any auto part store for under $2.
Filter wrench - Rite Fit A258 - 74 mm/15 flutes (purchased at Pep Boys). Perfect fit for the canister. Almost too perfect as I needed a screwdriver to pry it off the canister. AmPro 74/76 mm/15 flutes or Oil wrench "A" (forget the brand name but sold at AutoZone) will work as well as long as the canister was not overtightened like mine was.
Oil filter - Purolator 8765. Fram sells this filter for $9 while everyone else is $5 or less (purolator, AC Delco).
Engine Oil - 5W-30. I prefer Walmart brand simply because of the price and it comes in the 5 quart jug. After reading postings in the "oil" forum, I'll stick with the Walmart brand. Also did the engine flush prior to changing. Figured no harm and it only cost $3.50 for the bottle.
Get a big drain pan. Lots of oil.
Directions:
1. Warm up vehicle for 5 minutes to help the warm the oil.
2. Put car on ramps, jack stand, etc.
3. Get oil drain pan in place and remove drain plug.
4. After oil is finished draining, re-install drain plug. Do not overtighten.
5. Loosen oil filter cannister with wrench. Place the oil drain pan directly under the cannister. It takes several full turns to undo the cannister. The oil is very warm and you will get oil on your hands. Dump cannister into drain pan.
6. Install new oil filter into cannister and tighten the cannister.
7. Add 5.5 quarts of oil to the engine.
8. Start engine and check for any leaks.
9. Check oil level.
Drain Plug - Fram Sure Drain system (SD-4). I'll let you know how that works. If it weren't for the black plastic shield along the front, you could probably drain the oil without lifting the vehicle. Update: Switched back to a normal magnetic drain plug. It's readily available at any auto part store for under $2.
Filter wrench - Rite Fit A258 - 74 mm/15 flutes (purchased at Pep Boys). Perfect fit for the canister. Almost too perfect as I needed a screwdriver to pry it off the canister. AmPro 74/76 mm/15 flutes or Oil wrench "A" (forget the brand name but sold at AutoZone) will work as well as long as the canister was not overtightened like mine was.
Oil filter - Purolator 8765. Fram sells this filter for $9 while everyone else is $5 or less (purolator, AC Delco).
Engine Oil - 5W-30. I prefer Walmart brand simply because of the price and it comes in the 5 quart jug. After reading postings in the "oil" forum, I'll stick with the Walmart brand. Also did the engine flush prior to changing. Figured no harm and it only cost $3.50 for the bottle.
Get a big drain pan. Lots of oil.
Directions:
1. Warm up vehicle for 5 minutes to help the warm the oil.
2. Put car on ramps, jack stand, etc.
3. Get oil drain pan in place and remove drain plug.
4. After oil is finished draining, re-install drain plug. Do not overtighten.
5. Loosen oil filter cannister with wrench. Place the oil drain pan directly under the cannister. It takes several full turns to undo the cannister. The oil is very warm and you will get oil on your hands. Dump cannister into drain pan.
6. Install new oil filter into cannister and tighten the cannister.
7. Add 5.5 quarts of oil to the engine.
8. Start engine and check for any leaks.
9. Check oil level.
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