OEM 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Oil Filter

2000 Chevrolet Corvette Oil Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to prevent leakage of oil filters and potential engine damage during installation on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: Engine damage prevention requires complete adherence to installation instructions because it helps stop Oil Filter leakage. The technician needs to maintain the vehicle in a level position during the entire installation process. Begin the installation process by safely elevating the vehicle's height. Correct drainage of oil from the Oil Pan internal baffling requires level positioning of the Oil Pan bottom during the oil removal process. Engine oil drain requires at least 7 minutes to complete before you remove the engine oil Drain Plug and engine Oil Filter. First remove the engine oil Drain Plug while oil drains out before carefully counterclockwise removing the engine Oil Filter to let the remaining oil drain out. You should wipe down the engine Oil Filter mounting surface with a clean dry cloth then use clean oil for a light coating on the replacement engine Oil Filter gasket. Installation must begin using either a cap-type wrench, ac delco of17w (or equivalent) or a strap-type wrench with a swivel handle to achieve correct fitting. The installation starts by rotating the filter clockwise then tightening it to a torque of 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). Proceed by wiping the Drain Plug with a dry cleaned cloth before applying 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) of torque for installation. Allow at least three minutes for the fresh engine oil to reach the full capacity of the pan before adding new engine oil to the correct specifications that should exclude additives in corvette power units. Check the Oil Filter and Oil Pan Drain Plug areas for leaks during a 3-minute engine operation after filling. Following engine cooling for three minutes inspect the engine oil level and fill to its designated capacity on the Dipstick indicator before using a hoist or lowering the vehicle.