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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 GMC MD Steel Tilt (W Model) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 5.0L and 5.7L 🢒 Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds

Cause

Correction

Incorrect engine oil (viscosity)

Install the correct engine oil and oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .

Incorrect oil filter (without anti-drainback feature)

Install the correct engine oil and oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .

Worn, damaged or improperly installed oil filter by-pass valve
    • Inspect the oil filter by-pass valve.
    • Repair or replace damaged components as required.

High valve lifter leak down rate
    • Inspect the valve lifters.
    • Repair or replace damaged components as required.

Worn, damaged or improperly installed crankshaft thrust bearing
    • Inspect the crankshaft.
    • Inspect the crankshaft thrust bearing.
    • Repair or replace damaged components as required.