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Engine Prelubing

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J 45299  Engine Preluber

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    Fig 1: Engine Oil Filter And Fill With Clean Engine Oil
    GM2889924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Use an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.

  1. Remove the engine oil filter and fill with clean engine oil.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the oil filter and tighten 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange.
  3. Ensure that the oil drain plug is installed and tightened to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  4. Locate the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
  5. Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.
    6. Fig 2: Preluber Flexible Hose
    GM863255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
  7. Pump the handle on the J 45299  preluber in order to flow a minimum of 1 - 1.9 liters (1 - 2 quarts) engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
  8. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
  9. Install the gallery plug to the engine and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
  10. Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.
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