Engine - In-Pan Oil Filter Replacement
88chevy11Number: 88-223-7A
Section: 7A
Date: APRIL, 1988
Subject: IN-PAN ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Model and Year:1988 CELEBRITY WITH 2.5L ENGINE (VIN CODE R)
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
When servicing 2.5L engines with the oil filter located in the oil pan, please be aware of the following recommended service procedure:
1. Remove oil pan drain plug.
2. Slowly turn filter to begin removal, and pull downward to dislodge and let oil drain completely.
3. After draining remove oil filter with pliers or vise-grips.
4. Check for presence of O-ring on used filter. If not on the filter, check inside the oil filter housing on the engine and discard the old O-ring.
5. Coat the new O-ring and grommet inner bead on new filter with clean motor oil.
6. Press fit new filter (P/N 25012305; A-C Type PF1072) into housing by hand.
7. Wipe oil pan drain plug gasket with clean cloth and coat with clean motor oil.
8. Reinstall oil pan drain plug and tighten 1/4 turn after gasket contacts pan.
9. With engine oil at proper operating level, run engine and check plug for leaks. Check oil level.
There appears to be some confusion with the use of the following labor operation numbers. They should be submitted on Warranty Claims only when the components are defective and are covered by the warranty.
Labor
Operation Repair Description
J0950 Oil Filter Replace
J0990 Oil pan drain plug/gasket replace
J1000 Oil pan or oil pan gasket replace