I suppose you can drive on ramps of something but nah.
You will get on the floor in front of the SUV and reaching with your left arm, your head will touch or very close to touch the front wheel WATCH OUT! The drain plug is facing the back of the SUV so when you completely remove it the oil will shoot back like 5 inches from it so be prepared! Place the pan not right under but in place to catch the oil (ask me how I know what mess it can make) Place oil pan under the drain plug and undo the bolt. WATCH OUT! The drain plug is like an inch from the exhaust and you will get burned unless you're wearing mechanic gloves. Step #5 - Place oil pan/bucket under the drain plug and remove the plug. Just loose it enough so you can remove with hand.
(I was on the floor in front of the passenger wheel, very tight if you're on the heavy side of the human spectrum). Step #4 - Get your arm under the car and using the 15 mm wrench loose the oil drain plug. (The purpose is to release any vacuum left in the filter) Remember just loose it a bit, DO NOT remove yet. Step #3 - Loose the oil filter using your hand or a wrench, in my case it was installed by a gorilla so wrench was the only choice. Step #2 - Warm up the Terrain/Equinox and park it in the garage (assuming is level), In my case I went to fuel up and came back, that was enough to warm it up without being scorching hot. Step #1 - Be prepared with the following:Ģ.- Filter Part PF48 (I bought it from the dealership)ģ.- 5 lts of you oil of choice, mine is Mobil 1Ĥ.- Oil pan or bucket of at least 8 lts (9 qts) capacityĦ.- Oil filter removal wrench (some call it filter removal wrench draper)ħ.- Vinyl gloves (oil is harmful for the skin) or mechanic gloves that you don't mind getting oil on themĨ.- Cat litter or other spill absorbant (cause you will spill oil)ĩ.- Funnel (any kind except paper and make sure is clean!!)ġ0.- Safety Glasses. I just did the 1st oil change on my 6cyl Terrain and would like to share the how-to with pictures