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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1468075 Size: SH
  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).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1468075 Size: SH

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

  1. Install the oil filter (2) to the engine block (1).

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

  2. Install the oil pan drain plug (3).

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

  3. Lower the vehicle.

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

  4. Fill the engine with the appropriate 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. Close the hood.
  8. Reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .