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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 8.1L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 470515 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the engine oil to drain completely.
  3. Clean the oil pan drain plug surface.
  4. Remove the oil filter (2) from the engine block and allow the engine oil to drain completely.
  5. Clean the oil filter mounting surface.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 182850 Size: SH
  1. Install a new oil filter (2) to the engine block. Tighten the oil filter per the oil filter manufacturers instruction printed on the oil filter box.

    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 pan drain plug.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten oil pan drain plug to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.