Q: How to replace the Dipstick Tube on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The first step for installing a replacement oil level indicator and tube requires users to remove fuel hoses from retainers found at the oil level indicator bracket and Intake Manifold. The next step involves removing the oil level indicator both from its tube and the oil level indicator tube bolt. The second step is to remove the oil level indicator tube from its position inside the engine Oil Pan. You must apply engine oil for light lubrication to the o-ring seal before securely placing the oil level indicator tube into the engine Oil Pan. Fasten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Place the fuel hoses into their retainers at the oil level indicator bracket and Intake Manifold after installing the oil level indicator into its tube.
Q: How to replace the Dipstick Tube on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: The process to replace the oil level indicator involves removing first the number 6 cylinder Spark Plug wire then unscrewing the bolt from the oil level indicator tube bracket before extracting the oil level indicator and tube sensor. Before installing the tube into the engine block, clean the indicator tube thoroughly then put gm p/n 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent sealant around the tube at a 12.7 mm (0.50 inch) distance below its bead. Begin by installing the bolt that supports the oil level indicator tube bracket and secure the bolt to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) torque before putting back the oil level indicator and reconnecting the Spark Plug wire to cylinder number 6.
Q: How to replace the Dipstick Tube and oil level indicator on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: Begin by removing the oil level indicator and its tube bolt before taking out the tube from the engine block while checking the o-ring seal condition for reuse and discarding it if it shows cuts or damage. You should apply clean engine oil on the o-ring before putting on a fresh o-ring seal to the oil level indicator tube for installation use. Put the oil level indicator tube in position between the Exhaust Manifold and engine block as you properly lift and maintain the vehicle in position. Lower the vehicle while inserting the oil level indicator tube into the block while maintaining the collar against the block face. First tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) before putting on the oil level indicator.