GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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The oil distribution in the LA3 and LY9 engines is as follows:

    â€¢ Suction from the crankcase via the oil intake pipe to the oil pump.
    â€¢ Oil pump to the engine oil cooler.
    â€¢ Engine oil cooler to the oil filter.
    â€¢ Oil filter to the following:
       - Main bearings 2, 3 and 4
       - Oil pressure regulating valve and the main bearing 1
       - Oil ventilation nozzles in the cylinder heads
    â€¢ Oil return galleys to crankcase.