GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Chevy C Silverado - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 260117 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil filter from the engine block.
  4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 260117 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.

    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.

  2. Install the oil filter to the engine block.

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


    Object Number: 260111 Size: SH
  3. Install the drain plug to the engine block.

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

  4. Remove the safety stands.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.
  7. Close the hood.