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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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ok 2000 4.8 when i start the truck 0 oil pressure and lifters srart taping if i give it gas the oil pressure goes to 50 and the tapping stops can anyone help
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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what wight oil are you using?
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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stock motor? There a reason you're using something that thick? GM recommends 5-30 year round. That stuff is like glue trying to work its way up to the top... hence the ticking, oil isn't getting to the lifters.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Are you running the proper oil filter with an anti-drain back valve?

I agree, that oil is thicker than you need.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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20w50?! This is a modern, high-tech engine in your truck, not an AMF era Harley. Put 5W-30 in there, your gas mileage will improve, too.
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