GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC C Sierra - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 188048 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil in a suitable container.

    3. Object Number: 316766 Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil filter from the engine, RWD vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 391870 Size: SH
  4. Remove the engine oil filter from the oil filter adapter, Four Wheel Drive vehicle.
  5. Inspect to ensure the engine oil filter gasket is removed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 316766 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the engine oil filter to the engine, RWD vehicles.

    3. Object Number: 391870 Size: SH
  3. Install the engine oil filter to the oil filter adapter, Four Wheel Drive vehicles.
  4. Follow the tightening instructions on the oil filter.

    5. Object Number: 188048 Size: SH
  5. Install the oil pan drain plug to the oil pan.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
  7. Fill the engine with the proper capacity and quality of engine oil.
    8. • Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.
    • Refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services in Maintenance and Lubrication.
  8. Operate the engine, check for leaks, and oil pressure.