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U put the new filter on the canister cap…
Splashing can be prevented by removing oil cap before draining
You need a 1″ socket for the filter canister cap. A jointed arm for your
socket wrench would be helpful too because the filter isn’t in the easiest
place to reach. Mine was not in the same spot pictured in this video. There
was no way I’d even have space to turn a crescent wrench.
How to reset the computer after oil change
Several important details are missing from this video. As previously
mentioned, a crescent wrench should not be used to remove the oil filter
canister. It would be most helpful to know the socket size of the drain
plug and the oil filter canister nut. Finally, an important step in this
oil change is resetting the GM Oil Life Monitoring System. This was never
mentioned in the video.
Watch one thing though……they sneak this in the owner’s manual. They
want you to use a GM oil filter etc. If they find a Fram (or any other)
they’ll try to void the warranty. I had to order a couple of them online
because NOBODY had them yet.
Its best to get a socket to remove the filter. Using a crescent wrench is a
pain and you can strip the head on the filter cap.
I got pretty good at changing the oil in a Silverado and Ram, but when I
went to change the oil in my Sonic I was completely lost. I feel kind dumb
for having to look this up, but whatever.
One thing you forgot, take off the oil cap. This will help when the oil is
being drained, it’ll come out more smoothly.
TO RESET THE OIL IN THE COMPUTER ITS REALLY SIMPLE: 1. PRESS THE SIDE RESET
BUTTON UNTILL YOU SEE THE OIL ICON 2. HOLD THAT SAME RESET BUTTON DOWN
UNTILL IT RESETS BACK TO “100”
haha yeah i figured that out too.. Makes sense right? 1:38
Thing that pissed me off is that there were no instructions in the manual
on how to change the oil. I kinda say screw the 5 yr, 100 k GM warrantee
though. I only use valvoline max life full synthetic and the offer a
300,000 guarantee on the engine ifu follow their easy rules. Thanks for the
ONLY video out there and will be completing my first oil change on my 2013
Sonic Hatchback black on black RS.
Through further research I found the oil drain plug is a Torx T-40 and the
oil filter canister nut is 15/16″ . Two other additions are that GM’s oil
requirement for this vehicle is Dexos 1 (for gasoline engines) and not
Dexos 2 (for diesel engines), The Torx drain plug is not commonly found in
a DIY’s tool box, so be sure to have one before beginning this project.
Thank you.
You’re quite welcome. I appreciate your efforts with this video. It was of
great help to me before my 1st oil change. I did think of one additional
item that being to reset the “Oil Life Monitor” after performing the oil
change. Thank you again.
what about the warranty ? Over here you loose your warranty if you do´nt do
maintenance at the dealer… I would like to do it myselfe because I hate
the arrogant and overpriced dealers
yeah that’s true. I was just working with what I had, but i would agree if
you have one, use it!
yeah they made it a pain to figure out.. Good stuff though, I’m glad that
it helped! 🙂
As long as you use DEXOS rated oil and keep receipt records you will
maintain your warranty! Save TONS of money by DIY 🙂
Thanks for the video and the comments. I found all of this usefull.
Thanks for the video!
thanks for the details! I also recommend buying more drain plugs as you
said. You can find them on amazon for cheap.
Really? That’s lame.. lol I think i used a Fram.. oh well time to photoshop
some receipts 😛
I concur with motosteele. Make sure the oil used meets GM’s Dexos 1’s
standards and is the correct viscosity. Dexos 1 (gasoline engines) & Dexos
2 (diesel engines) has been a mandate from GM for their vehicles since
2011. I have also confirmed that a dealership will take an oil sample from
your vehicle and lab test it. If not in compliance, there is no engine
warranty. As motosteel said “keep receipt records”. You can DIY and save
money.