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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 6.6L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 660296 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Place a suitable container under the oil pan to drain the oil into.
  3. Remove the oil drain plug.
  4. Drain the engine oil.

    5. Object Number: 660299 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil filter.
  6. Inspect to ensure the engine oil filter gasket is removed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 660299 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.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 660296 Size: SH
  3. Install the oil pan drain plug.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 84 N·m (62 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fill the engine with the proper capacity and quality of engine oil.
    6. • Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.
    • Refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services in Maintenance and Lubrication.
  6. Operate the engine, check for oil leaks, and normal oil pressure.