Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




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




6. Remove the engine oil filter from the engine block.

Installation Procedure





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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the oil filter to the engine block.

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




2. Install both oil pan drain plugs.

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

3. Lower the vehicle.

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

4. Add 8 quarts of oil to the dry sump tank.
5. Check the oil level.
6. Install the oil fill cap.
7. Close the hood.
8. Reset the engine oil life monitor. Service and Repair