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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 188048 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil in a suitable container.

    3. Object Number: 188050 Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil filter.
  4. Inspect to ensure the engine oil filter gasket is removed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 188050 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the engine oil filter.
  3. Follow the tightening instructions on the oil filter.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 188048 Size: SH
  4. Install the drain plug to the oil pan.

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

  5. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the engine with the proper capacity and quality of engine oil.
    7. • Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.
    • Refer to Maintenance Schedule in Maintenance and Lubrication.
  7. Operate the engine, check for leaks and oil pressure.
  8. Check the oil level and add as required.