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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2013SAVANA 1500 AWD V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSENGINE OILSERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 GMC Savana 1500 AWD V8-5.3L
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
2013 GMC Savana 1500 AWD V8-5.3LSECTION Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note:
In order to completely drain the oil from the oil pan internal baffling, the bottom of the oil pan must be level during the oil drain procedure.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
4. Place a oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
5. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
6. Drain the engine oil.
7. Wipe the excess oil from the drain plug hole and plug.
8. Remove the oil filter from the engine block.
Note:
Check the old oil filter to ensure that the filter seal is not left on the engine block.
9. Wipe the excess oil from the oil filter mounting.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
2. Install the oil filter to the engine block and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
3. Install the oil drain plug to the engine block and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities [1][2]Maintenance and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Fluids.
6. Remove the oil level indicator.
7. Wipe the indicator with a clean cloth.
8. Install the oil level indicator.
9. Remove the oil level indicator in order to check the level.
10. Add oil if necessary.
11. Close the hood.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.