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 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
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.

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

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

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

Tighten
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
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 Approximate Fluid Capacities 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 .