Dirty oil code p0011

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
125,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVIE12
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I have not been doing regular oil changes. code p0011 came up engine light was on but not on anymore. if I change oil and if any clogging clean out will that fix the problem?
Aug 22, 2017 at 8:29 AM
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Yes an oil change is a great place to start and then clear the codes which will give the engine another chance to run free of codes. The code deals with the crankshaft and camshaft VVT.

Here are some guides to get us started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-clear-codes

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 23, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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