Engine Prelubing

Special Tools

• J 42907:  Oil Pressure Tester
• J 45299:  Engine Preluber

  For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Oil Filter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the engine oil filter.
Fig 2: Oil Pressure Tester & Oil Filter Adapter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Install the J 42907:  tester onto the oil filter adapter.
Fig 3: NPT Fitting
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J 45299:  preluber into the port on the J 42907:  tester.
Fig 4: Preluber Flexible Hose
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Install the J 45299:  preluber flexible hose to the fitting.
Fig 5: Engine Preluber J 45299
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
5. Open the valve of the J 45299:  preluber.
NOTE: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Use the approved engine oil as specified in the owner's manual.
6. Pump the handle of the J 45299:  preluber in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of fresh clean engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
7. Close the valve of the J 45299:  preluber.
Fig 6: Preluber Flexible Hose
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
8. Remove the J 45299:  preluber flexible hose.
Fig 7: NPT Fitting
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
9. Remove the fitting from the J 42907:  tester.
Fig 8: Oil Pressure Tester & Oil Filter Adapter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
10. Remove the J 42907:  tester from the oil filter adapter.
11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.
Fig 9: Oil Filter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
12. Install the NEW oil filter and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).