GM 12690386
Oil Filter

The replacement process for engine oil follows two steps: first drain the oil into a pan by loosening the filter and let it empty. After wrapping the Oil Filter with a single-use towel you can pull it out but maintain a vertical position until the vehicle parts are fully clear. First clean every oil spillage before applying fresh engine oil to the new Oil Filter gasket. Then tighten the Oil Filter to 30 n·m (22 lb ft). A drain pan should be positioned under the oil pan Drain Plug which then needs to be unscrewed to allow complete oil drainage. Place the oil pan Drain Plug in position then tighten it to 20 nm (15 lb ft) before cleaning both the oil pan Drain Plug and Oil Filter areas from beneath. Lower the vehicle while filling the engine oil to the proper fluid levels as you confirm fluid quantity requirements. After starting the engine evaluate for any leakages.

The process begins by removing the oil fill cap from the hood before you can start draining engine oil and replacing its filter. Place an oil drain pan beneath the Oil Pan Drain Plug then raise and support the vehicle. After removing the Oil Pan Drain Plug (430) all oil needs to drain thoroughly before reinstallation. The maintenance process requires inspection of the Oil Pan Drain Plug together with cleaning operations. A new Drain Plug installation is needed if necessary along with cleaning of the Oil Pan sealing surface followed by Oil Pan replacement if required. After draining oil wipe the plug hole with a clean towel then reinstall the plug at its proper torque value. Place your drain pan under the Oil Filter for removal then pull out the Oil Filter keeping the gasket attached to the filter; after inspecting the gasket carefully look for replacement of the filter itself. Apply clean engine oil to the new Oil Filter seal before installing the new Oil Filter and torque it to 30 n.m (22 lb ft). After tightening the Oil Pan Drain Plug to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) you must remove the oil drain container beneath the vehicle before lowering it. After filling the engine with fresh oil start the motor while checking for any fluid leakage. Wait while your engine idles as oil drains back into the pan during a few minutes of operation. Slightly unscrew the oil level indicator from the indicator tube before wiping its end clean with a paper towel then placing it back until the handle touches the top of the tube. Check the engine oil level after removing the oil level indicator from its tube when the tip remains directed downwards. Finish by checking oil leaks and only opening the hood after completing these steps.

You must turn the ignition off before starting the process of engine oil and Oil Filter replacement while also removing the front compartment sight shield if needed. It is normal to see oil draining from the Oil Filter chamber in the Oil Filter adapter housing when you remove the Oil Filter cap using a 6-point socket. The Oil Filter adapter needs no replacement for this condition. Start by removing the Oil Filter cartridge before elevating and supporting the vehicle. Use an appropriate drain system below the oil pan Drain Plug and unscrew the pan to let all oil drain out. Use an appropriate tool to install the new oil pan Drain Plug together with the o-ring seal before tightening it to 25 nm (18 lb ft). Lower the vehicle afterward. Use clean engine oil to treat the Oil Filter cap threads before filter cartridge installation to make future removal easier while avoiding damage to the cartridge. Use a 6-point socket to install the Oil Filter cap while applying 25 nm (18 lb in) of torque. Unscrew the oil fill cap to add the recommended oil type in the proper amount to the engine. Reinstall the front compartment sight shield according to requirements.

You should start by turning off the ignition and remove any front compartment sight shield before starting to replace the engine oil and Oil Filter components. A 6-point socket can remove the Oil Filter cap but allow normal draining oil from the Oil Filter chamber within the adapter housing. Do not replace the adapter for this natural condition. First, remove the old Oil Filter cartridge then support the vehicle at a proper height. A suitable drain should be placed under the oil pan Drain Plug for complete oil drainage after removing the plug. The vehicle requires a new o-ring seal for the oil pan Drain Plug before installing it at 20 nm (15 lb ft). The vehicle can then be lowered. When installing the new Oil Filter cartridge add engine oil to the threads of the cap to stop damage and enhance future unscrewing. Install the Oil Filter cap with a 6-point socket while applying 25 nm (18 lb in) torque setting. Slide the oil fill cap onto its place before adding engine oil of the correct type and amount. Reinstall the front compartment sight shield according to necessary procedures.

The first step is to locate the oil fill cap while opening the hood before removing it. The first step requires support for the vehicle while you position the drain pan beneath the Drain Plug of the Oil Pan. Begin by untightening the Oil Pan Drain Plug numbered as 430 to drain all oil from the system. The clean-up process for both the Oil Pan Drain Plug and the Oil Pan sealing surface includes replacement if necessary. The Oil Pan will also need replacement before continuing. You must wipe away all remaining oil from the Drain Plug hole before tightening the Oil Pan Drain Plug until it reaches proper snugness. Set the drain pan beneath the Oil Filter casting before removing the Oil Filter and retaining its original gasket which needs removal from the Oil Pan if it is not properly attached. Lubricate the new Oil Filter seal with clean engine oil before using it to install the new Oil Filter at a torque of 30 n.m (22 lb ft). The technician must first lower the vehicle onto stands and then tighten the Oil Pan Drain Plug to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Afterwards the technician should remove the oil drain pan placed underneath the vehicle. After adding new engine oil start the engine to verify there are no oil leakages. Start by turning off the engine while the oil sinks into the storage pan during a few minutes. Reinstall the clean oil level indicator on its tube after wiping its end with a paper towel or cloth until the handle reaches the top of the tube. To inspect the oil level you should repeat the removal process of the oil level indicator while keeping its tip pointed downward. Check the oil level for adjustment by adding or draining oil then inspect for any leakages prior to hood closure.

In order to drain off the engine oil and Oil Filter, lift and support the vehicle and remove the oil fill cap. Clean around the engine oil pan Drain Plug before placing an adequate container beneath oil pan then opening the Drain Plug to drain out the oil. Later, position the container beneath the engine Oil Filter drain defector, make sure old Oil Filter seal is not left on Oil Filter adapter and remove the old Oil Filter using one with a suitable wrench while applying oil to drain into the container. Before fitting it, it needs to be lubricated with clean engine oil and then it should be tightened up to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.) and then rotated an extra 150 degrees. Clean any staying oil from the drain deflector then replace the oil pan Drain Plug tightening 26 nm (19 ft. Lbs.). Once more, lower the vehicle and fill the crankcase with the proper magnitude and kind of engine oil. After fitting the oil fill cap, allow the engine and check the oil pressure gauge and shut off the engine then observe the Oil Filter and Drain Plug mess for any leakage. Finally, take off the oil level indicator and check to see if the oil level is right and adjust if needed.

Before beginning the engine oil and Oil Filter replacement process start by removing the oil fill cap while securely raising the vehicle. Start by wiping away dirt from the oil pan Drain Plug location and put a drain pan beneath it properly. Begin by draining all the oil from the oil pan through the Drain Plug and then clean and test the Drain Plug before replacing it with proper installation of the sealing surface. The Drain Plug hole requires wiping clean before slowly torque-down the Drain Plug to its secure position. A container must be placed under the engine Oil Filter drain deflector and a suitable drain pan should be positioned beneath the Oil Filter. Take out the Oil Filter while checking for an intact gasket or select to remove the gasket from the adapter. The new Oil Filter requires a coat of clean engine oil and proper installation followed by tension setting to 10 nm (89 lb in) with an additional 150 degrees torque. Use a cloth to remove all oil residue from the Oil Filter drain deflector before fastening the oil pan Drain Plug at 26 nm (19 lb ft) torque. Afterward, remove the drain pan beneath the vehicle. Find a low position for the vehicle while feeding new engine oil into the engine until it reaches the correct level. Start the engine to spot possible leakages. Shut down the engine while allowing engine oil to return back into the oil pan for a period of several minutes. After cleaning the indicator tool you should reposition it on the tube so its handle meets the top. Check the oil level by reinstalling the indicator but maintain its tip in a downward position. Adjust the oil level if necessary. Before ending the procedure you must inspect for any signs of oil leaks then safely install the oil fill cap.

Begin by opening the hood then remove the oil fill cap before changing engine oil and the Oil Filter. Professional equipment should be used to place the vehicle in a raised position. Remove the oil pan Drain Plug first and empty the engine oil into the appropriate container. Separate the engine block from the engine Oil Filter before moving it out from the engine block. Begin installing a new Oil Filter after removing all remnants of the old filter gasket. If it remains, remove it. Tighten the new Oil Filter on the engine block until torque reaches 30 n.m (22 lb ft). Reinstall the oil pan Drain Plug and bolt it down with a torque of 25 n.m (18 lb ft). The vehicle needs to be lowered while abstaining from adding engine oil additives into corvette engines. Add the proper quantity and brand of engine oil into your engine while verifying your oil level afterward. After resetting the engine oil life monitor confirm the installation of an oil fill cap before closing the hood.

The engine oil and filter replacement process begins by unfastening the hood before taking out the oil fill cap. Warranty the vehicle position through proper support while it is lifted up. You should use a drain pan under the Oil Pan Drain Plug before you remove the Drain Plug to drain out all engine oil while keeping the Oil Pan at a flat position. Remove the Oil Filter from the engine block before wiping down the Drain Plug and its hole. Inspect the block for the presence of any filter seal which was left behind. Warm the new Oil Filter mounting area by cleaning it before you use clean engine oil to lubricate the filter seal. Install the Oil Filter onto the engine block by tightening it to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) followed by reinstallation of the oil Drain Plug tightened to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Lower the vehicle and use the recommended engine oil grade to fill the crankcase up to the proper quantity limit. Clean the oil level indicator followed by its reinstallation after wiping down. Open the hood next to check the oil level and perform an oil addition if necessary before closing it.

Begin engine oil and filter replacement by taking out the oil fill cap together with lifting the vehicle. The first step involves draining oil from underneath the engine using the oil pan Drain Plug followed by use of a suitable oil collection container. Make use of an appropriate wrench to detach the Oil Filter but also verify that the filter seal stays off the engine block. The Oil Filter housing requires cleaning while the replacement seal needs application of clean engine oil. Apply clean engine oil to the new Oil Filter before installing it and tightening to 17 nm (22 lb ft) and 150 degrees. After the vehicle lowers the technician must secure the oil pan Drain Plug to a torque value of 26 nm (19 lb ft). Screw the proper engine oil quantity into the crankcase then remove the oil indicator before cleaning it with a fresh cloth for reinstallation. Check the oil level one more time after removing the oil level indicator and add oil as needed while inspecting for any signs of oil leakage.

The replacement process for engine oil follows two steps: first drain the oil into a pan by loosening the filter and let it empty. After wrapping the Oil Filter with a single-use towel you can pull it out but maintain a vertical position until the vehicle parts are fully clear. First clean every oil spillage before applying fresh engine oil to the new Oil Filter gasket. Then tighten the Oil Filter to 30 n·m (22 lb ft). A drain pan should be positioned under the oil pan Drain Plug which then needs to be unscrewed to allow complete oil drainage. Place the oil pan Drain Plug in position then tighten it to 20 nm (15 lb ft) before cleaning both the oil pan Drain Plug and Oil Filter areas from beneath. Lower the vehicle while filling the engine oil to the proper fluid levels as you confirm fluid quantity requirements. After starting the engine evaluate for any leakages.

To change the engine oil and Oil Filter first, jack the vehicle and support it then place the drain pan below the Oil Pan Drain Plug. Remove Oil Pan Drain Plug and drain the oil completely, reinstall the Oil Pan Drain Plug and tighten it to 20n.m (15lb ft). Then, position the drain pan at the bottom of the Oil Filter and drain off the oil using a barb light entirely without the filtration. Lubricate the new Oil Filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten the Oil Filter to 30n.m (22 lb ft). Lower the vehicle, fill with oil up to the mark, start the engine and check for leaks.

You should start the procedure by taking off the oil fill cap while securely positioning the vehicle. First wipe away all traces of dirt from around the Drain Plug of the Oil Pan then set a proper drain pan beneath it. Begin by removing the Oil Pan Drain Plug and letting the entire oil drain out before cleaning the plug. Replace the Drain Plug if necessary and check the sealing surface for cleanliness before deciding whether to switch to a new Oil Pan. Clean the Drain Plug opening and properly tighten the Drain Plug until it reaches a secure position. Insert a container beneath the engine Oil Filter drain deflector and place a drain pan under the Oil Filter before removing it. Check if the Oil Filter gasket remains with the old filter. The adapter gasket should be discarded if it cannot be found on the filter. Add new engine oil to the new Oil Filter gasket before you install the new Oil Filter. Tighten the filter to 10 nm (89 lb in) and continue tightening for an additional 150 degrees. Dry the Oil Filter drain deflector before applying force of 26 nm (19 lb ft) to tighten the Oil Pan Drain Plug while removing the drain pan placed under the vehicle. Add new engine oil according to fluid and lubricant specifications along with approximate capacities while working with the lowered vehicle. Turn on the engine to check for leaks before shutting it off again to allow oil to flow back into the pan during a few minutes. First clean the end of the tube using a paper towel before reinstalling the oil level indicator so that it reaches the top edge of the tube. For checking oil level remove the indicator twice while maintaining tip position down. Perform necessary adjustments by adding or draining oil. Follow up the procedure by confirming the engine has leaks then fasten the oil fill cap.

The first step is to locate the oil fill cap while opening the hood before removing it. The first step requires support for the vehicle while you position the drain pan beneath the Drain Plug of the Oil Pan. Begin by untightening the Oil Pan Drain Plug numbered as 430 to drain all oil from the system. The clean-up process for both the Oil Pan Drain Plug and the Oil Pan sealing surface includes replacement if necessary. The Oil Pan will also need replacement before continuing. You must wipe away all remaining oil from the Drain Plug hole before tightening the Oil Pan Drain Plug until it reaches proper snugness. Set the drain pan beneath the Oil Filter casting before removing the Oil Filter and retaining its original gasket which needs removal from the Oil Pan if it is not properly attached. Lubricate the new Oil Filter seal with clean engine oil before using it to install the new Oil Filter at a torque of 30 n.m (22 lb ft). The technician must first lower the vehicle onto stands and then tighten the Oil Pan Drain Plug to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Afterwards the technician should remove the oil drain pan placed underneath the vehicle. After adding new engine oil start the engine to verify there are no oil leakages. Start by turning off the engine while the oil sinks into the storage pan during a few minutes. Reinstall the clean oil level indicator on its tube after wiping its end with a paper towel or cloth until the handle reaches the top of the tube. To inspect the oil level you should repeat the removal process of the oil level indicator while keeping its tip pointed downward. Check the oil level for adjustment by adding or draining oil then inspect for any leakages prior to hood closure.

The process begins by removing the oil fill cap from the hood before you can start draining engine oil and replacing its filter. Place an oil drain pan beneath the Oil Pan Drain Plug then raise and support the vehicle. After removing the Oil Pan Drain Plug (430) all oil needs to drain thoroughly before reinstallation. The maintenance process requires inspection of the Oil Pan Drain Plug together with cleaning operations. A new Drain Plug installation is needed if necessary along with cleaning of the Oil Pan sealing surface followed by Oil Pan replacement if required. After draining oil wipe the plug hole with a clean towel then reinstall the plug at its proper torque value. Place your drain pan under the Oil Filter for removal then pull out the Oil Filter keeping the gasket attached to the filter; after inspecting the gasket carefully look for replacement of the filter itself. Apply clean engine oil to the new Oil Filter seal before installing the new Oil Filter and torque it to 30 n.m (22 lb ft). After tightening the Oil Pan Drain Plug to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) you must remove the oil drain container beneath the vehicle before lowering it. After filling the engine with fresh oil start the motor while checking for any fluid leakage. Wait while your engine idles as oil drains back into the pan during a few minutes of operation. Slightly unscrew the oil level indicator from the indicator tube before wiping its end clean with a paper towel then placing it back until the handle touches the top of the tube. Check the engine oil level after removing the oil level indicator from its tube when the tip remains directed downwards. Finish by checking oil leaks and only opening the hood after completing these steps.

In order to replace the engine oil and Oil Filter you will first have to remove the oil fill cap, and also raise and support the vehicle. Clean the immediate surrounding of the engine Oil Pan Drain Plug and then have an appropriate container ready where the pan should pan and then remove the Drain Plug in order for the engine oil to drain. Then, position the container under the engine Oil Filter drain deflector while ensuring the old Oil Filter seal is not left on the engine block, and remove the Oil Filter with an appropriate wrench so that oil drains into the container. Before installing the new Oil Filter, lubricate the new Oil Filter seal with clean engine oil and tighten the Oil Filter to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). Wipe any oil that drips out of the drain deflector, then connect the Oil Pan Drain Plug and secure it to 26 nm (19 ft. Lbs.). Drop the vehicle onto its four wheels and pour engine oil into the crankcase of the correct type and volume and replace the oil fill cap. Start the engine and observe the oil pressure gauge at correct pressure, shut off engine and inspect Oil Filter and Drain Plug areas for leaks. Finally, take out the oil level indicator: through it, you can tell the oil level and top it up as necessary.

20 Nm (15 lb ft).

Remove the oil filter.

Attach the new oil filter to the cap and install the oil filter cap and filter.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Clean and inspect the drain plug, replacing it if necessary, and clean and inspect the sealing surface on the oil pan, repairing or replacing the pan if needed.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the engine oil filter from the engine block, ensuring that the old oil filter gasket has been removed.

Start the engine and check for leaks, then shut it off and verify the oil level.

Ensure that the old oil filter gasket has been removed; if it remains, remove it.

A suitable drain pan.

Fill the engine with oil.

A 32 mm (1 1/4 in) socket or an oil filter wrench.

26 N.m (19 lb ft).

Install the drain plug and tighten it to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.

Lower the vehicle.

Open the hood and remove the intake manifold sight shield.

Position a suitable drain pan under the oil filter and remove it, ensuring the gasket is still attached; if not, remove it from the adapter.

Clean and lubricate it with clean 5W30 engine oil.

Install the drain plug and tighten it to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug, replacing it if necessary, and clean the oil pan sealing surface.