GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.7L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 178475 Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
  5. Wipe the excess oil from the drain hole and plug.

    6. Object Number: 178469 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil filter from the engine block.

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

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 178469 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil filter to the engine block.

    2. 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.

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


    Object Number: 178475 Size: SH
  2. Install the drain plug to the oil pan.

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

  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Fill the crankcase with oil.
  5. Close the hood.