1998 Chevy Truck Oil pump bad?

1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DJM749
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Sometimes when I start my truck, after it has been sitting, It sounds like a dry start. The oil has been change religeously with the recogmended grade. Using Valvoline High Millage Synthetic Blend and Pure One Filters.
Do I need to replace the oil pump?
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This may be a case of the oil filter draining back, your choice of oil filter is one i am not familiar with in Aust, i would be checking that they are fitted with a non return valve, if not check for a filter that dose. Your dry start is just the filter re filling with oil then the pressure builds up, the pump should be fine, it would also be a good idea to have the oil pressure tested during start up as this will give a better indication as to pump condition.

mark (mhpautos)
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:45 PM
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