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Engine Prelubing

Tools Required 

J 45299  Engine Preluber

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important:  A constant and 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, and install the oil filter again.

    Tighten 

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

  2. Locate the engine block left oil gallery plug and remove.
    Fig 1: Tightening Oil Filter
    G01644024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.
  4. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
  5. Pump the handle on the J 45299  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.

    Fig 2: Tightening Oil Gallery Plug
    G01644025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
  7. Install the gallery plug to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil gallery plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  8. Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.
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