Engine Oiling System

1992 Saturn SL2 AutomaticSECTION Engine Oiling System

Oil is pressurized by oil pump and routed through full flow filter to main oil gallery. Main oil gallery runs full length of cylinder block and supplies oil to crankshaft and to camshaft feed passage. Oil pressure is also fed to timing chain tensioner to aid in maintaining proper timing chain tension. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Cross-Sectional View of Engine Oil Circuit
G92B05625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.