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Engine Prelubing

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J 45299  Engine Pre-Luber. See Special Tools .

    Fig 1: Oil Pressure Sensor Location
    GM858842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Be sure to use an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.
  1. Locate the front bottom of the engine at the oil pressure sensor (2).
  2. Install the M14 x 1.5 adapter P/N 219433.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Preluber J 45299
    GM863255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
  4. Pump the handle on the J 45299  in order to flow a minimum of 0.95-1.89 liters (1-2 quarts) of engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
  5. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the oil pressure sensor on the engine.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  7. Top off the engine oil to the proper level.
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