Engine issue

[TRKLGND]

13 hours ago, dukedkt442 said:

Definitely not stoned, employment-required drug testing prevents that.  Thanks for paying my $200 drivers license and vehicle registration renewals, by the way, never formally thanked everyone.

 

Why is it so hard to comprehend that the OLM is designed to get most of the engines through the warranty, and not actual longevity?  5k miles max on full synthetic, which on mine come to 60-65%.  Otherwise, reap the consequences.

You are completely full of crap.  I have a UOA done every other oil change.  I change my oil when the OLM is a t 10% - 15%.  My UOA's are freaking spot on!  Blackstone has recommended I can go to 8500 miles if I wanted to.  I don't, but the oil is still performing perfectly.

[TXGREEK]

Took my 2017 Chevy Silverado z71 to the dealer today . Engine was ticking on top end sounded like a lifter tick and slight deeper knock in bottom end . oil presure was all over the place would go from 65 psi to 25 psi at same rpm. I have 44,000 miles. Has anyone else had this issue?  With the strike in play who know how long I will be without my truck.

Swap out your oil filter with a Napa Gold and see if you’re still having this issue


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[Hunter1296]

Got the call from dealer it's a collapsed lifter no parts available. 

[Jh8473]

I heard Supertech 0w 20 was better than Amsoil, is that true?

[TXGREEK]

I heard Supertech 0w 20 was better than Amsoil, is that true?

LMAO! That’s BS!


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[diyer2]

6 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 

LMAO! That’s BS!


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I think you were suckerd TXGREEK

 

[TXGREEK]

I wouldn’t bring up oil in these forums unless you can deal with actual proof, Amsoil and Redline are the best in engine performance but as long as you’re using a really good oil and changing it inside 4K miles along with a great synthetic oil filter like Napa Gold for short intervals or Wix XP for longer intervals (both capture as small as 20-21 microns) you’ll be good. It’s what goes on between and during the oil changes that matters.




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[TXGREEK]

I think you were suckerd TXGREEK
 
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I’m still riding really high lol!



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[MaverickZ71]

1 hour ago, Jh8473 said:

I heard Supertech 0w 20 was better than Amsoil, is that true?

 

Seriously, regardless of what dukedick said, it musta just been bad karma due to the OP not wearing a Chevy shirt every NASCAR Cup Sunday.    Posting for a friend . . . 

 

To the OP, too bad about your bad luck there.  Hope you are able to get your truck fixed as good or better than new soon!  As I've been saying, even great maintenance cannot always make up for bad parts.  

[TRKLGND]

2 hours ago, paracutin said:

You are completely full of crap.  I have a UOA done every other oil change.  I change my oil when the OLM is a t 10% - 15%.  My UOA's are freaking spot on!  Blackstone has recommended I can go to 8500 miles if I wanted to.  I don't, but the oil is still performing perfectly.

One more tid bit... I have my oil changes done at the dealer with their bulk oil and GM filter.  

I am NOT trying to start another oil war!

[TXGREEK]

Okidoki, let’s agree to cut the talk about which oil or oil intervals, not going to get anywhere but argumentative. I recommended changing his oil filter out for a Napa Gold in hopes to help with his oil pressure. I’ve heard people having issues with that crap cardboard factory filter either clogging up or breaking apart.


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[newdude]

Dude had a lifter collapse per a few posts up.  No oil could have prevented an AFM lifter failure.  Luck of the draw.  VLOM solenoid failure, oil aeration, faulty lifter, etc.  Shite happens.  Low miles, high miles.  Some never have an issue, like the farmer with 150k we have who idles all day long, lets it run past 0% and uses our GM bulk Dexos oil.      

 

All I see in here is a giant Amsoil brigade                        

[TXGREEK]

Dude had a lifter collapse per a few posts up.  No oil could have prevented an AFM lifter failure.  Luck of the draw.  VLOM solenoid failure, oil aeration, faulty lifter, etc.  Shite happens.  Low miles, high miles.  Some never have an issue, like the farmer with 150k we have who idles all day long, lets it run past 0% and uses our GM bulk Dexos oil.      
 
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Lots of people enjoy high quality products with exceptional results while others just get by. You’re correct, luck of the draw, when it happens it happens but most happens to the purchasers of used vehicles that have no idea about past maintenance. Whether you use Amsoil or not, good maintenance is a must with anything with moving parts, especially AFM equipped vehicles.


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[oak 1971]

3 hours ago, Hunter1296 said:

Got the call from dealer it's a collapsed lifter no parts available. 

No parts available? What, they have a run on lifters all of a sudden? Either BS or more folks having that problem than they let on.

[Logan Lanfear]

24 minutes ago, oak 1971 said:

No parts available? What, they have a run on lifters all of a sudden? Either BS or more folks having that problem than they let on.

GM strike, my local shop has a truck waiting on a bearing as well.  Won't see them until the strikes done.