GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
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 the oil pan drain plug.
5. Drain the engine oil into an appropriate container.
6. Remove the engine oil filter (437) from the engine block.
Installation Procedure
1. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: Before installing the new oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter gasket has been removed. If not, remove the old gasket.
Install the oil filter (437) to the engine block.
Tighten the engine oil filter to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the oil pan drain plug.
Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Important: DO NOT use any engine oil additives in Corvette engines.