Cold Start

By queenston
February 5, 2007 in Ask A GM Technician

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queenston

Posted February 5, 2007

I went to start my 1997 Astro tonite and the engine started knocking and the oil pressure goes to the top of the guage when I give it gas. The temp outside is -18C. Should I let it run to warm it up or have I got a problem?

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