Engine Prelubing

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Special Tools

J 45299 Engine Preluber

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Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

CAUTION:
If any malfunction is experienced which may cause debris to enter the oil supply, you must replace the engine oil cooler and hoses if equipped. Debris in the engine oil cooler and oil cooler hoses may be pulled back into the engine causing severe engine damage.

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.

Remove the engine oil filter and fill with clean engine oil.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

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.
Ensure that the oil drain plug is installed and tightened to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Locate the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
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.
Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
Install the gallery plug to the engine and tighten to 30 N.m (44 lb ft).
Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.