Q: How to Properly Remove and Install the Dipstick Tube on Buick LeSabre?
A: The proper method to service the engine oil dip stick and dip stick tube involves beginning with loosening the Exhaust Manifold-retained nut followed by pulling the tube upward to take out the oil level indicator and tube assembly. First place the o-ring correctly before completely fitting the tube assembly inside the engine space then slide it beneath the Exhaust Manifold nut. The completion of this service requires a 19 nm (14 ft. Lbs.) torque setting on the retaining nut.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Engine Oil Dipstick Tube on Buick LaCrosse?
A: Before starting service or repair of the engine oil dip stick and dip stick tube you must switch off the ignition. Drain the oil level indicator from its tube before removing the oil level indicator tube bolt. Extract the oil level indicator tube up through the Exhaust Manifold during the next stage of operation. The technician should replace the old seal only when changing the oil level indicator tube seal. The installation procedure includes putting the oil level indicator together with tube in their original position before lowering the vehicle.
Q: How to replace the Dipstick Tube on Buick Regal?
A: The oil level indicator replacement process begins with disconnecting the oil level indicator followed by nut loosening on the oil level indicator tube bracket which secures it to the exhaust manifold stud. Afterwards gently draw the tube upward to finish removing it. When you place the oil indicator tube on the engine ensure the O-ring remains in position and the tube reaches its complete seating. Put the oil indicator tube bracket on the exhaust manifold stud and fasten the oil level indicator tube bracket nut on the stud by tightening it to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.). You must install the oil level indicator after finishing all steps.