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Tools Required

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J 45299  Engine Preluber

Important:  A constant/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. Remove the engine oil filter, fill with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the oil filter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  3. Locate the oil pressure sensor on left side of engine and remove.
  4. Install the 1/4 inch adapter P/N 509373.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pressure Sensor From Left Side Of Engine
    G01500802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
  6. Pump the handle on J 45299  to flow a minimum of 1-2 quarts of engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
  7. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
  8. Install the oil pressure sensor.

    Tighten  Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16N.m (12lbft).

  9. Top off the engine oil to the proper level.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Preluber
    G01500803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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