Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2076

Fig. 172: View Of Oil Pan Drain Plug & Seal
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1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the oil fill cap.

3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4. Place a oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.

5. Remove the oil pan drain plug (430).

6. Allow the oil to drain completely.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

7. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug, replace if necessary.

8. Clean and inspect the oil pan sealing surface, replace the oil pan if necessary.

9. Wipe any remaining oil from the drain plug hole and reinstall the oil pan drain plug until

snug.

Fig. 173: View Of Engine Oil Filter
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10. Position the drain pan under the oil filter.

11. Remove the oil filter.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

12. Ensure that the oil filter gasket is still on the old filter if not, remove the oil filter gasket

from the oil pan.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 174: View Of Engine Oil Filter
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1. Apply clean engine oil to the NEW oil filter seal.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

2. Install the NEW oil filter.

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

Fig. 175: View Of Oil Pan Drain Plug & Seal
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Tighten the oil pan drain plug.

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado