Removing the Oil Filter

• 1). Raise the vehicle using an automotive jack, and support it with jack stands placed underneath the front frame.
  
  
• 2). Locate the oil pan drain bolt on the oil pan on the underside of the engine. Place a waste oil collection pan underneath it.
  
  
• 3). Unscrew the oil pan bolt using a wrench. (Be aware that oil will begin to drain from the pan as soon as the bolt is removed.) Allow the oil to drain completely.
  
  
• 4). Locate the oil filter on the underside of the engine block. Place the waste oil collection pan underneath it.
  
  
• 5). Unscrew the oil filter using a strap wrench. Allow all the oil to drain from the oil filter mount.
  
  
• 6). Clean the oil filter mounting surface using a rag. Be sure the old gasket is removed completely.
  
  

Installing the Oil Filter

• 1). Completely coat the rubber gasket on the top of the new oil filter with fresh motor oil, using your finger.
  
  
• 2). Fill the oil filter with fresh motor oil.
  
  
• 3). Screw the oil filter onto the oil filter fitting. Hand tighten the filter only.
  
  
• 4). Screw the oil pan bolt into the oil pan using a wrench.
  
  
• 5). Lower the vehicle using an automotive jack.
  
  

Filling the Engine With Oil

• 1). Open the hood.
  
  
• 2). Locate the oil filler cap on the valve cover.
  
  
• 3). Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise with your hand.
  
  
• 4). Use a funnel and fill the engine with the appropriate amount of fresh motor oil as specified by Chevrolet.
  
  
• 5). Reinstall the oil filler cap.
  
  
• 6). Run the engine and visually inspect for leaks.