1998 Blazer noise at startup
Eric688
10-24-2004, 10:06 PM
I have a 1998 Blazer, 4.3 engine. When I start it, it has an excessive valve train noise for 2-3 minutes and then goes away when engine is warm. I changed the oil, 5w30, and it continues. I believe the noise is from the oil not reaching the top of the motor. Motor has good oil pressure. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
BlazerLT
10-25-2004, 01:57 PM
Are you using a Fram oil filter?
Eric688
10-25-2004, 09:23 PM
Yes, I did.
BlazerLT
10-25-2004, 10:16 PM
And there lies your problem.
Orange Fram filter are horrible oil filters that have very poor antidrainback valves and cause the valvetrain noise you hear.
Use only:
ACDelco
WIX
Purolator
Napa Gold
K&N
Never the orange can of doom.
Piss poor piece of fucking trash.
Orange Fram filter are horrible oil filters that have very poor antidrainback valves and cause the valvetrain noise you hear.
Use only:
ACDelco
WIX
Purolator
Napa Gold
K&N
Never the orange can of doom.
Piss poor piece of fucking trash.
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