Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 12/17/19
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Vehicle Care
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
The vehicle requires a special
procedure when changing the
engine oil and filter. Follow this
procedure closely.
1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
2. O-ring Seal
3. Engine Oil Filter
To change the engine oil and filter:
1. Run the engine at idle for about
20 seconds to return all of the
oil back into the dry sump
oil tank.
2. Turn the engine off prior to
draining the oil.
3. Remove the engine oil drain
plug from the bottom of the
engine oil pan. Drain plug
removal will let the oil drain
from the external oil tank and
residual oil from the crankcase
sump. Allow the oil to drain.
4. Remove the engine oil filter
and allow the oil to drain.
5. Inspect the drain plug O-ring
seal and replace if it is
damaged. Reinstall the drain
plug into the oil pan and tighten
it to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Replace the oil filter and
tighten it three-quarters to one
turn after the gasket makes
contact. See
for
the correct filter.
7. Remove the oil fill cap from the
external engine oil tank.
Add oil to the oil tank through
the opening in the fill tube. See
.
8. Install the oil fill cap and insert
the dipstick, if removed.
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Warning
To help avoid personal injury and/
or engine damage, always install
the engine oil dipstick and oil fill
cap until fully seated to a stop.
If not fully seated, oil could
escape on to hot exhaust parts
and cause a fire.
9. Start the engine and check the
oil level as described under
"Checking the Engine Oil."
previously in this section.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and the viscosity
grade. See
Specification
Use engine oils that meet the
dexos2 specification.