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General Motors GMG-857 — Oil Filter Element Replacement

Maintenance

For the General Motors GMG-857, from the General Motors operator's manual.

Applies to: KEM GMG-857, General Motors 5.7L V8 (350 CID) engine

Before you start

  • The element cannot be washed and reused.

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for KEM GMG-857. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Remove the element by turning counterclockwise; use a filter wrench if hard to loosen.
  2. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the packing of the new element.
  3. Tighten the element fully with a filter wrench.
  4. If only the element was replaced, replenish oil to proper level.
  5. Wipe away spilt oil, start the engine and check for leaks from the packing.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Replace element every 125 hours

Full service-parts list: KEM GMG-857 →

Source: General Motors operator's 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.

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