General Motors — Replacing the oil filter element
Maintenance
From a General Motors operator's manual covering: 4.3L 262 CID, 4.3L V6, GMG-643. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- The element cannot be washed and reused.
Procedure
- Remove the element by turning counterclockwise; if hard to loosen use a filter wrench.
- Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the packing of the new element and tighten the element fully with a filter wrench.
- If only the element was replaced without replacing the engine oil replenish approximately 1.2 liters of engine oil and check the level.
- Wipe away spilt oil start the engine and check for oil leaks from the packing.
Tools required
- Filter wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Approximately 1.2 liters engine oil if element only replaced
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.