2000 Chevy Tahoe Oil in engine

2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE
191,850 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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J.GOMEZ
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My 2000 chevy tahoe makes a tapping noise when it is frirst started and driven slow but after awhile at normal spped the noise will quiet. What do you think is it a oil presure or what ?
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:58 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is often a lazy hydraulic lash adjuster / lifter, do and engine service and use a good quality oil flush, this may help clean out any carbon deposits in the lifter, if not it will have to be replaced.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 22, 2008 at 6:02 PM
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