GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 361869  Size: MF

The oil distribution in the L81 engine is as follows:

    • Suction from the crankcase via the oil intake pipe to the oil pump
    • Oil pump to the engine oil cooler
    • Engine oil cooler to the oil filter
    • Oil filter to the following:
       - Main bearings 2,3 and 4
       - Oil pressure regulating valve and the number 1 main bearing
       - Cylinder heads, camshafts and lifters
       - Oil ventilation nozzles in the cylinder heads
    • Oil return galleys
    • Crankcase

In the event that there is a restriction in the oil cooler lines, the oil pump will bypass the cooler to provide adequate lubrication.