LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 03-14-2009, 07:21 PM
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hey guys, im gonna change the oil for the first time on my lt1 today. what's the torque for the drain plug? Also, do you simply hand-tighten the oil filter? any tips?

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(i went with chevron 10w-30 oil)
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Originally Posted by nik1703
hey guys, im gonna change the oil for the first time on my lt1 today. what's the torque for the drain plug? Also, do you simply hand-tighten the oil filter? any tips?

thanks guys.

(i went with chevron 10w-30 oil)
Just make the oil plug nice and snug, no torque spec.

Same with the filter. Hand tighten it and I usually put about a half turn or so with a filter wrench. Make sure you prefill the filter a little and rub oil on the rubber seal before you put the filter on.



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