Engine Noises
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Heel & Toe
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Engine Noises
I've Been Hearing A Noise Coming From The Lower End,i Think.
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
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From: Naples FL
Originally Posted by PAST1SG
I've Been Hearing A Noise Coming From The Lower End,i Think.
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
Im having the same problem with mine
Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
Originally Posted by PAST1SG
I've Been Hearing A Noise Coming From The Lower End,i Think.
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
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From: Naples FL
Originally Posted by mode101
I have the same noises on my 02. I just put in a half can of Seafoam in the crank and the noise is gone.... Hope this doesnt cause other problems, but for now it seems to be helping
tell me more about this seafoam..
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Originally Posted by mode101
I have the same noises on my 02. I just put in a half can of Seafoam in the crank and the noise is gone.... Hope this doesnt cause other problems, but for now it seems to be helping
Seafoam is great stuff if used right. It's also a good fuel additive and an awesome air intake cleaner if you get the DeepCreep spray can of Seafoam (All Seafoam products contain the same exact fluid).
I am leary of using it in my oil though becuase it is a great lubricant for breaking rusty bolts andnuts loose. Also because of how well it cleans an intake. Not sure if I want too much in the oil or any at all because of it's solvent properties. changing the oil regualrly works for me.
For those of you that have boats, Seafoamworks great also because it was originally designed for marine applications that spend a lot of time in salt water.
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From: herminston oregon
filter
Originally Posted by RR02Vette
Mine has been doing the same thing! Which oil filter would you recommend? When I changed my oil a few weeks ago, I think I used an STP with Mobil 1 full synthetic. Thanks
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Ka
No fuel/oil additive/cleaner or different oil filter is going to make PISTON SLAP go away. If you used some or all of this stuff and your noise went away it wasn't piston slap.
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From: Midtown Motors Indiana
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Originally Posted by DBRASUE
No fuel/oil additive/cleaner or different oil filter is going to make PISTON SLAP go away. If you used some or all of this stuff and your noise went away it wasn't piston slap.
We have been using amsoil in these LS1 motors and for what ever the reason it seems to be making then quiet, and yes it is piston slap.
Also are costumers are telling us that since using amsoil the fuel mileage has also increased.
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From: Chicago Heights ILLINOIS
IF it is piston slap it should go away when the crank starts splashing oil up on the cylinders., no oil filter will stop true piston slap.Once the engine temp. comes up and things start to expand and the oil starts flyin' around the crank case the noise should stop or subside.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by FastCashDave
Here is my 2cents worth
We have been using amsoil in these LS1 motors and for what ever the reason it seems to be making then quiet, and yes it is piston slap.
Also are costumers are telling us that since using amsoil the fuel mileage has also increased.
We have been using amsoil in these LS1 motors and for what ever the reason it seems to be making then quiet, and yes it is piston slap.
Also are costumers are telling us that since using amsoil the fuel mileage has also increased.
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From: Slidell La
Originally Posted by PAST1SG
I've Been Hearing A Noise Coming From The Lower End,i Think.
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
When I'm Starting In Cold Weather I'm Hearing Something Like A Rod Knocking,but It Goes Away After A Couple Minutes.has Anyone Had This Problem And Should I Get The Wallet Out ?
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one final item I don't move the car on start up until full oil pressure is reached.
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Originally Posted by bops90
Piston slap,go to search and read.Its ok, I have a 2000 that does it I have heard that puting on a better flowing oil filter will help!