Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove the oil fill cap.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).
- Allow the oil to drain into an appropriate container.
- Remove the engine oil filter (437). Allow the rest of the engine oil to drain into an appropriate container.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Prior to installing a NEW oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter gasket has been removed from the engine block. If not, remove the old gasket.
- Install a NEW engine oil filter (437).
Tighten
Tighten the filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the engine with the appropriate amount and type of NEW engine oil. Refer to
Approximate Fluid Capacities and
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
- Check the oil level.
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Close the hood.
- Reset the engine oil life monitor, if necessary. Refer to
GM Oil Life System Resetting.