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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds

Cause

Correction

Incorrect oil filter without anti-drainback feature

Install the correct oil filter.

Incorrect oil viscosity
  1. Drain the oil.
  2. Install the correct viscosity oil.

Worn crankshaft thrust bearing
    • Inspect the thrust bearing and crankshaft.
    • Repair or replace as required.

High valve lifter leak down rate

Replace the lifters as required.