GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Captiva Sport 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Engine Prelubing

Tools Required

    • J 42907 Oil Pressure Tester
    • J 45299 Engine Preluber

    Object Number: 1866958 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine oil filter.

    2. Object Number: 1866959 Size: SH
  2. Install the J 42907 onto the oil filter adapter.

    3. Object Number: 1866961 Size: SH
  3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J 45299 into the port on the J 42907 .

    4. Object Number: 1866962 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 45299 flexible hose to the fitting.

    5. Object Number: 863255 Size: SH
  5. Open the valve of the J 45299 .

    6. Important: 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 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 .

    8. Object Number: 1866962 Size: SH
  8. Remove the J 45299 flexible hose.

    9. Object Number: 1866961 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fitting from the J 42907 .

    10. Object Number: 1866959 Size: SH
  10. Remove the J 42907 from the oil filter adapter.
  11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.

    12. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1866958 Size: SH
  12. Install the NEW oil filter.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

Special Tools

    • J 42907 Oil Pressure Tester
    • J 45299 Engine Preluber
        For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

    Object Number: 1866958 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine oil filter.

    2. Object Number: 1866959 Size: SH
  2. Install the J 42907 tester onto the oil filter adapter.

    3. Object Number: 1866961 Size: SH
  3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J 45299 preluber into the port on the J 42907 tester .

    4. Object Number: 1866962 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 45299 preluber flexible hose to the fitting.

    5. Object Number: 863255 Size: SH
  5. Open the valve of the J 45299 .

    6. 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 .

    8. Object Number: 1866962 Size: SH
  8. Remove the J 45299 preluber flexible hose.

    9. Object Number: 1866961 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fitting from the J 42907 tester .

    10. Object Number: 1866959 Size: SH
  10. Remove the J 42907 tester from the oil filter adapter.
  11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.

    12. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1866958 Size: SH
  12. Install the NEW oil filter and tighten to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).