Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement L98, LS2

1. Remove the oil fill cap.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



3. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1).
4. Drain the engine oil into an appropriate container.
5. Remove the engine oil filter (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





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

1. Install the oil filter (2).

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

2. Install the oil pan drain plug (1).

Tighten
Tighten the plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the engine with a suitable amount and type of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
5. Check the oil level.
6. Install the oil fill cap.
7. Reset the service reminder display. Refer to Service Display Reminders.

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement LS3

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (3).
5. Drain the engine oil into an appropriate container.
6. Remove the engine oil filter (1) from the engine block (2).

Note:  Before installing the new oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter seal has been removed. If not, removed the old seal.

1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the oil filter (2) to the engine block (1) and tighten the engine oil filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
3. Install the oil pan drain plug (3) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.

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

5. Fill the engine with the appropriate amount and type of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
6. Start the engine, check for leaks and correct.
7. Shut the engine off and check the oil level.
8. Install the oil fill cap.
9. Close the hood.
10. Reset the engine oil life monitor.