5.3 oil pressure issues?
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5.3 oil pressure issues?
Hey all,
I've got a 99 silverado z71. I just got in a couple weeks ago. Since then, I've changed the oil and filter, fuel filter, rear end diff and so on. I noticed that on startup the oil pressure is slow to rise and that the motor will make noise until the engine does. I know this can't be good. Am I most likely looking at replacing an oil pump? Also, I have no idea how long this has been going on. Is there a chance there is damage left from this? Any advice? I don't have a ton of money to put into the truck.
Thanks,
Kyle
I've got a 99 silverado z71. I just got in a couple weeks ago. Since then, I've changed the oil and filter, fuel filter, rear end diff and so on. I noticed that on startup the oil pressure is slow to rise and that the motor will make noise until the engine does. I know this can't be good. Am I most likely looking at replacing an oil pump? Also, I have no idea how long this has been going on. Is there a chance there is damage left from this? Any advice? I don't have a ton of money to put into the truck.
Thanks,
Kyle
#2
It depends on the noise you are talking about. What oil and filter did you use? The 5.3 as well as the 4.8 and 6.0 are known to make a start-up tapping noise which is piston slap. As bad as that sounds it is considered normal according to GM and will not cause any issues. Well I have to agree somewhat as I have had them with well over 200K miles and they still run great. GM also says that using up to a quart of oil between changes is normal. I think this is related to the piston slap and some oil getting by. Again as bad as all this sounds I still think this line of engines are the best, easiest to work on ones that GM has made.
#4
I had forgot about piston slap. I had that issue on a 2000 chevy a few years back. This time I am more concerned because this truck has been abused more than my previous one. It has 300k on body and I'm told 145k on drivetrain. How do I determine if the noise I am hearing is piston slap or an issue? I just assumed there may be an issue because the oil pressure gauge starts off low.
The oil I am running is 10w 30. I believe spec is 5w 30. Not sure if that would cause any issues.
I appreciate the feedback! I am hoping it is just piston slap. Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks,
Kyle
The oil I am running is 10w 30. I believe spec is 5w 30. Not sure if that would cause any issues.
I appreciate the feedback! I am hoping it is just piston slap. Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks,
Kyle
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