Oil Change

[onewildwillie]

Hello
I changed the oil in my 02Alero ecotec and added the correct amount 4.8 L of 5w30 and now when I start the engine the oil is puking out. It looks like its comming from the cannister that the filter fits into. I haven't actually seen it puke out but when the engine was running there was a big puddle under the car. Did I put too much oil in? The owners manual calls for 4.8L and I was careful not to overfill. Also did I crush the O ring on the canister lid? the o ring looks good. Could I have tightened it too much? the lid is marked 25nm. I am sure that I didnt under tighten it. Any suggestions :unsure:

[bigd6983]

yea i think you put too much, when i do my 3400 it requires 4.5 quarts which is about 4.3 litres, the fact that you added 1/2 a litre more than i did and you have a smaller engine makes me believe you over filled it......

[doubleN0alero]

WTF is a liter? LOL thats the problem, you were adding liters and not quarts

[jamcllw]

He's probably canadian. No such thing as a quart up there. :lol:

[doubleN0alero]

Originally posted by jamcllw@Dec 23 2004, 04:32 PM
He's probably canadian. No such thing as a quart up there. :lol:
thanks for the update captain obvious, it was an attempt at making a funny...guess it wasn't funny

[Crolero]

4.8 liters is about 1.26 gallons. thats a lot of oil.

[bnight04]

yeah i'd say u over filled it. There might be a double gasket on it tho, that could also cause it to leak out....

[Vtolds]

I'd say you over filled it no matter what engine you have.

[Youngblood77]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Dec 23 2004, 05:20 PM
I'd say you over filled it no matter what engine you have.
Wow. What a totally new and revolutionary idea ! <_<

[Vtolds]

^ yes it is thank you for the compliment. Your fruit cake is in the mail.

[Redog]

too much :rolleyes:

[bigd6983]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Dec 23 2004, 03:28 PM
^ yes it is thank you for the compliment. Your fruit cake is in the mail.
lol tis the season..........

but um yeah, try and see where its leaking out of to see if its serious or not, i think you probably added enough oil for 2 oil changes lol........

[onewildwillie]

Actually, it turns out that I crushed the oil canister lid when I either removed it or mabe I did it when i put it back on. That was at the nut end. The plyer indented the nut and caused it to leak. Man those lids are delicate. I was using a oil filter plyer type tool. Not one that fits exactly to the plastic nut. BE WARNED!! Could be that I'm just tooo f..ken strong. The 1 1/4 inch ratchet just dosn't quite make it because of the exhaust manifold with the wrench on it. You got to use a fitting that is between the ratchet handle and the 1 1/4 inch whatchacallit. To off set the handle. I asked if there is the proper tool at the GM dealer, but he wasn't devulging much info. anyway, I hope this helps someone else. Cheers and Merry Xmas to all a good night :D

[bigd6983]

lol im glad u figured it out..........but im sure im not the only one when i say i still think u added way too much oil........

[onewildwillie]

I am ever so happy it wasn't overfilled and busted seals etc. the exact amount that the engine takes is 4.8 L and yes I am Canadian. Super happy that it is an easy fix :D .. Stupid mistake, but easy fix. Buy a new lid :thumbsup:

[onewildwillie]

Check the manual.. 4.8 L Canadian and 5.0 US quarts.. again be careful of the canister lid.. plastic sh..t

[bigd6983]

god man, that is a lot of oil for a 4 banger, more than the 3400 we take 4.5 quarts and ur 2.2 takes 5 quarts..........i changed my girlfriends nissan sentra and her engine needed something like 2.5-3 quarts which is 2.3-2.8 litres for you guys........so i dunno.........but glad u figured it out......

[onewildwillie]

You are scaring me. so I checked the owners manual again. Capacities and Specifications page 5-86 engine oil with filter, 2.2L English (in my manual 5.0 Quarts) and metric (4.8 L) it also indicates that the 3400 V6 is a mear 4.5 Quarts or 4.3 L.. thats ecotec. :lol:

[bigd6983]

wonder why they designed it to need so much oil, not that its a bad thing.......just nuts

[onewildwillie]

and change it every 5K or sooner if your keen. I wunder if ther is an off market lid that has a little more strength..? <_<

[bigd6983]

its a good question.........and id recomend changing it sooner especially if u drive it semi hard, or a lot, and what not......i change mine every 2500........i wouldnt dream of doing it every 5000 miles......thats just asking for trouble........

[onewildwillie]

Not miles, 5000 Kilometers, yes I drive it alot so will take the advise and change more often. Cheers and Merry Xmas :D