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Old 09-27-2007, 03:43 PM
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Re: 03 silverado 5.3 engine knock??????

I would not use oil any thicker than 10w30. Using thicker oils will interfere with oil flow and the oil pressure will increase. In a worn engine it may be okay to increase the viscosity of the oil because the bearing clearances have become larger.
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