Piston Oil Nozzle Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the piston oil nozzle in cleaning solvent.
- Dry the nozzle with compressed air.
- Inspect the piston oil nozzle for the following:
- For cracks or damage
- Plugged oil passages (1)
- Bent, misaligned or cracked oil nozzle tubes (2)
- Bent or broken clip (3)
CAUTION:
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.