2000 Chevy Silverado pinging?

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
260,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID KERR
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I have a 2000 chev. silverado with a 6.0 v8..When i crank it i hear a rattling and then it stops.I can drive it until the engine warms to normal temp. and the rattling comes back.After it sits for a few minutes the rattle will stop for a while and SOMETIMES it will return.I am in no way familiar with newer vehicles(couldnt afford them.....and found this one super cheap)If you can give me some ideas i greatly appreciate it!!!!
Jun 5, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Start with an oil flush and use a high quality filter, then get the oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge i would like to see the readings for cold idle, hot idle and hot 1200 rpm's

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 5, 2010 at 7:16 PM
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