Engine Prelubing Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500

Engine Prelubing

Tools Required: J 45299 Engine Preluber. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Remove the engine oil filter and fill with clean engine oil.
2. Install the oil filter. Tighten: Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
3. Locate the engine block left oil gallery plug and remove.
4. Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.
5. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
6. Pump the handle on the J 45299 in order to flow a minimum of 1-1. See «Special Tools and Equipment»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g2500/1996-2012/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-43l) .9 liters (1-2 quarts) engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
7. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
8. Install the gallery plug to the engine. Tighten: Tighten the oil gallery plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
9. Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.