2008 Chevrolet Colorado Oil Filter

Apply clean engine oil to the NEW oil filter adapter. Install the NEW oil filter. Wipe any excess oil. Tighten the oil pan drain plug. Remove the oil drain pan. Lower the vehicle. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Start the engine. Inspect for oil leaks. Turn off the engine and allow the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. Remove the oil level indicator. Clean off the indicator. Install the oil level indicator into the oil level indicator tube. Again, remove the oil level indicator. Check the level of the engine oil on the oil level indicator. Adjust the oil level by adding or draining oil. Check for oil leaks. Install the oil fill cap.

Position a new oil pump pipe seal to the oil pump pipe screen assembly. Position the oil pump pipe screen to the engine. Apply sealant to the oil pump pipe bolt threads. Install the oil pump pipe screen assembly bolts. Install the oil pan.

The recommended torque is 26 N.m (19 lb-ft).

The recommended bolt torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Remove the oil fill cap. Raise and support the vehicle. Clean any dirt and debris away. Position a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug. Remove the oil pan drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug hole and reinstall the oil pan drain plug until snug. Position the container under the engine oil filter drain deflector. Position a suitable drain pan under the oil filter. Remove the oil filter. Remove the oil filter gasket from the adapter.