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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010SILVERADO 2500 4WD V8-6.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAUL56. OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE INSTALLATION
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD V8-6.0L
56. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD V8-6.0LSECTION 56. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
1. Inspect the O-ring seal (421) for cuts or damage. If the oil level indicator tube O-ring seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
2. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
3. Install the O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube (420).
4. Install the oil level indicator tube into the engine block and rotate into proper position.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
5. Install the tube bolt (419) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Install the oil level indicator (418) into the tube.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.