Notice: To prevent leakage of oil filters, it is very important that you closely follow the installation instructions listed below or engine damage may result.

Important: Be sure the vehicle is LEVEL during this entire procedure.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Important: Allow a MINIMUM of 7 MINUTES for the engine oil to fully drain, once the engine oil drain plug and the engine oil filter are removed.

2. Remove the engine oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain.



3. Remove the oil filter by turning the oil filter counterclockwise and allow any remaining oil to drain.

1. Clean the gasket sealing area on the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean, dry cloth.
2. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket, use CLEAN oil.

Important: Use a cap-type wrench, AC Delco OF17W or equivalent, or a strap-type wrench with swivel handle to insure proper installation.

3. Install the filter by turning the oil filter clockwise.

Tighten
Tighten the oil filter 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.




4. Wipe the engine oil drain plug with a clean, dry cloth.
5. Install the engine oil drain plug.

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

Important: Allow a MINIMUM of 3 MINUTES for the NEW engine oil to fully fill the engine oil pan.

6. Fill the engine with the proper type and amount of NEW engine oil. DO NOT use any engine oil additives in Corvette engines. For information on the proper type of oil to use, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

For information on the engine oil capacity, refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .

7. Run the engine for 3 minutes and thoroughly inspect the oil filter and the oil pan drain plug areas for leaks.
8. Allow the engine to cool for a minimum of 3 minutes.
9. Recheck the engine oil level.
10. Top-off the engine oil to the full mark on the oil level indicator (dipstick).
11. Lower the vehicle.