General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Maintenance · Engine oil / coolant
For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.
Procedure
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the engine oil to drain into a suitable container.
- Remove the oil filter and discard.
- For remote oil filtration, locate remote filter(s) on top front or top rear of engine.
- Remove the oil filter or filters and discard.
- Remove the engine block coolant drain hole plug and allow coolant to drain.
- Remove the knock sensor and allow the coolant to drain.
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.