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22006Tahoe2WD reacted to Donal's post in the thread Can i run my 2005 Yukon 5.3l with 8 quarts of oil in it with
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Actually these engines have a windage tray, an extended dip stick tube guide and a deep sump oil pan and the oil can be checked any... -
22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread Can i run my 2005 Yukon 5.3l with 8 quarts of oil in it.Thanks for the link. I'm ordering now.
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread Can i run my 2005 Yukon 5.3l with 8 quarts of oil in it.Okay, thanks. Also, I've read that RTV of some type should be put in the corners when replacing the pan gasket. Is this a good idea?
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread Can i run my 2005 Yukon 5.3l with 8 quarts of oil in it.Slightly off topic.. What is the correct procedure to restart the engine after replacing the O-ring? E.g. turn the engine over without...
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread Time to change oil pickup o-ring?.I'm now thinking re.. while-you-are-in-there..... replace oil pump. Stock or Melling high pressure and/or high flow?
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread No oil pressure at start up, 2001 Tahoe.Yes, I think I'm going to have it changed out. I probably will not do it myself - years ago I would DIY when I had a spare car. Thanks...
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread No oil pressure at start up, 2001 Tahoe.I think the issue is verified. The mechanic overfilled the oil about 2/3 quart? The pressure went up from 26 to 32 cold start. I read...
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread Time to change oil pickup o-ring?.New gasket, new O-ring, I provide oil, filter, etc. I don't think he took that into account. Let's say $500. I still think it is...
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread No oil pressure at start up, 2001 Tahoe.Again, good write up. I'm watching my oil pressure and it is now 32psi at cold start and rev it up without change. So I think I have...
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22006Tahoe2WD reacted to Chads93GT's post in the thread No oil pressure at start up, 2001 Tahoe with Like.
My 04 Z71 has 245k. These trucks last if you take care of them. I have had zero oil pressure issues since I put the O ring in. hope this...
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22006Tahoe2WD replied to the thread Time to change oil pickup o-ring?.The mechanic looked at it for $500 and filled the oil a bit and changed the connector on the sensor. The starting cold psi is now 32...
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22006Tahoe2WD reacted to nonickatall's post in the thread No oil pressure at start up, 2001 Tahoe with Like.
Changing the o-ring is no problem at all. You have to loosen and remove the carrier that is screwed across the bottom of the axle with...
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22006Tahoe2WD reacted to Chads93GT's post in the thread No oil pressure at start up, 2001 Tahoe with Like.
For the past 45k miles my truck has had its oil pressure drop to zero, within 20-30 seconds after start up. It was not the result of a...
