Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: In order to completely drain the oil from the oil pan internal baffling, the bottom of the oil pan must be level during the oil drain procedure.




1. Remove the oil fill cap.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (430) with O-ring (429).
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Wipe the excess oil from the drain plug hole and plug.




7. Remove the oil filter (437) from the engine block.

Important: Check the old oil filter to ensure that the filter seal is not left on the engine block.

8. Wipe the excess oil from the oil filter mounting.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the oil filter (437) to the engine block.

Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




3. Install the oil drain plug (430) with O-ring (429) to the engine block.

Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
6. Operate the engine, check for leaks and oil pressure.
7. With the engine OFF, remove the oil level indicator.
8. Wipe the indicator with a clean cloth.
9. Install the oil level indicator.
10. Remove the oil level indicator in order to check the level.
11. Add oil if necessary.
12. Reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting. Service and Repair