Oil Change on an Aveo

[petrified.rabbit]

I don't drink anything while I'm changing oil. I'm not very good at multitasking.

Would You end up with an engine full of beer and a trip to the hospital?!

With simple maintenance I almost always drink beer.

[Thymeclock]

I don't drink anything while I'm changing oil. I'm not very good at multitasking.

Would You end up with an engine full of beer and a trip to the hospital?!

With simple maintenance I almost always drink beer.

No, I just don't like to eat or drink while I work. I prefer to focus on the task at hand.

Different strokes for different folks.

[serega12]

Would You end up with an engine full of beer and a trip to the hospital?!

With simple maintenance I almost always drink beer.

It's almost as bad as my uncle and one of his in-laws... While changing engine oil, they drained transmission oil and "topped off" the engine... Driving with a double the amount of engine oil in it and no transmission oil didn't get him very far...

Good thing there was a transmission shop nearby...

[Thymeclock]

Would You end up with an engine full of beer and a trip to the hospital?!

With simple maintenance I almost always drink beer.

It's almost as bad as my uncle and one of his in-laws... While changing engine oil, they drained transmission oil and "topped off" the engine... Driving with a double the amount of engine oil in it and no transmission oil didn't get him very far...

Good thing there was a transmission shop nearby...

FWIW your quote of me is a misquote. Someone else said that, not me.

I guess you meant to express what too much beer might do if you're not paying attention to the task at hand. Which is why I don't drink while I'm working.

[MatchboxKiller]

Sometimes the only way to get through a job on the car is to have a beer or two. Its like red bull for mechanics

[MrGrumpy89]

I have a Question for you. I have A 2009 aveo. it looks the same but, I have a paper insert type filter other that the canster type. and last time i did my oil i noticed the drain plug washer is paper. it was slightly cracked but i still used it. now i have to do my oil again soon and before i do it I was going to get a new washer. I was woundering if you would happen to know the size of washer. I see this is an older thread, but if you happen to see this and possibly know the size and if the metal washer could replace my paper one let me know. And if anyone has a 2009 aveo is your washer also paper.

[Nurseman27]

those ramps will surprise you I had the same set that i used on my 2005 ford expedition 4x4 never had a peroblem at all just use your head and inspect them for cracks wich can happen and youll be fine

[barcelo]

Hi, tks to the information i found here, I have just made oil change to my aveo and I did everything fine.
I bought the ramps like yours at autozone. They are great.
I bought acdelco oil 5w 30, ac delco oil filter, acdelco air filter, fram a/c cabin filter, and..........
fuel filter. but, there is one problem I couldn't find the fuel filter in my aveo.
They (gm) sold me the parts and they said I also needed the fuel filter.
I have a question and I hope you can help me.
Does a 2008 LT aveo sedan 1.6 use fuel filter? Is it serviciable? or is it internal filter like fuel pump?
was I scammed buying the acdelco fuel filter?

[AveoSvm07]

Even with the engine drained and a new filter, mine still won't take more than 3.5 quarts. I still buy the 5 quart bottle because it's cheaper than 4 individual quarts. I use about a quart to "rinse" the pan once it's fully drained, and save half a quart just in case.

[Thymeclock]

I have a Question for you. I have A 2009 aveo. it looks the same but, I have a paper insert type filter other that the canster type. and last time i did my oil i noticed the drain plug washer is paper. it was slightly cracked but i still used it. now i have to do my oil again soon and before i do it I was going to get a new washer. I was woundering if you would happen to know the size of washer. I see this is an older thread, but if you happen to see this and possibly know the size and if the metal washer could replace my paper one let me know. And if anyone has a 2009 aveo is your washer also paper.

I have the same car, but when I changed the oil last fall I don't recall the drain plug gasket being "paper". Usually they are brass (if metal) or nylon or teflon. A fiber washer will also work. Another option is to get a piece of vellumoid and cut your own washer. The only thing that matters is that it doesn't leak. If I think of it when I change my oil next week I'll tell you what mine is.