Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 6.2L

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (3).
5. Drain the engine oil into an appropriate container.
6. Remove the engine oil filter (1) from the engine block (2).

Important: Before installing the new oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter seal has been removed. If not, removed the old seal.

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the oil filter (2) to the engine block (1).

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

3. Install the oil pan drain plug (3).

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

4. Lower the vehicle.

Important: DO NOT use any engine oil additives in Corvette engines.

5. Fill the engine with the appropriate amount and type of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
6. Check the oil level.
7. Install the oil fill cap.
8. Close the hood.
9. Reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 7.0L

1. Open the hood.



2. Remove the oil fill cap (2).
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



4. Remove both oil pan drain plugs.
5. Drain the engine oil into an appropriate container.



6. Remove the engine oil filter.

Important: Before installing the new oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter seal has been removed. If not, remove the old seal.

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the oil filter to the engine block.

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




3. Install both oil pan drain plugs.

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

4. Lower the vehicle.




Important: DO NOT use any engine oil additives in Corvette engines.

5. Add 7.6 liters (8 quarts) of oil to the dry sump tank. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for engine oil requirements.
6. Check the oil level.
7. Install the oil fill cap (2).
8. Start the engine, check for leaks and correct.
9. Shut the engine off, wait 2-5 minutes and check the oil level using the oil level indicator (1). Add oil if needed to bring the oil level to the full mark.
10. Close the hood.
11. Reset the engine oil life system. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .