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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CELEBRITY L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - A/TSERVICE AND REPAIRFLUID CHANGE
1982 Chevrolet Celebrity L4-151 2.5L
Fluid Change
1982 Chevrolet Celebrity L4-151 2.5LSECTION Fluid Change
1. Raise and support vehicle, then position drain pan under oil pan.
2. Remove front and side oil pan attaching bolts, then loosen rear pan attaching bolts.
3. Carefully pry pan loose from transaxle case and allow fluid to drain.
4. Remove remaining attaching bolt, oil pan and gasket. Thoroughly clean pan before reinstalling.
5. Remove and discard screen and O-ring seal.
6. Install replacement screen and O-ring seal, locating screen against dipstick stop.
7. Install gasket on oil pan, then install pan and torque attaching bolts to 12 ft lbs.
8. Lower vehicle and add specified amount of fluid.
9. With selector in park, parking brake applied and engine at idle speed and operating temperature, check fluid level and add fluid as necessary. Do not race engine. On THM 125 models, leave shift lever in "Park" position; on THM 125C models, move shift lever through ranges, then back to "Park" position.
2. Remove front and side oil pan attaching bolts, then loosen rear pan attaching bolts.
3. Carefully pry pan loose from transaxle case and allow fluid to drain.
4. Remove remaining attaching bolt, oil pan and gasket. Thoroughly clean pan before reinstalling.
5. Remove and discard screen and O-ring seal.
6. Install replacement screen and O-ring seal, locating screen against dipstick stop.
7. Install gasket on oil pan, then install pan and torque attaching bolts to 12 ft lbs.
8. Lower vehicle and add specified amount of fluid.
9. With selector in park, parking brake applied and engine at idle speed and operating temperature, check fluid level and add fluid as necessary. Do not race engine. On THM 125 models, leave shift lever in "Park" position; on THM 125C models, move shift lever through ranges, then back to "Park" position.
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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.