2001 Chevy Truck Values tap

2001 CHEVROLET TRUCK
170,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MNO221
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When I start up in the morning or doing the day after the truck have sat for a while the values tap real loud for about 3-4 mins then smooth out. I change the oil and filter regularly. I was running with 10w30 someone suggested upgrade to 10w40.
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Feb 25, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I was running with 10w30 someone suggested upgrade to 10w40. Could work if not its a lifter leakdown problem
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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MNO221
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How serious is a lifter leakdown
Mar 28, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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