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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.6L 🢒 Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds

Cause

Correction

Incorrect oil filter without anti-drainback feature

Install the correct oil filter.

Incorrect oil viscosity
  1. Drain the oil.
  2. Install the correct viscosity oil.

High valve lifter leak down rate

Replace the lifters as required.

Worn crankshaft thrust bearing
    • Inspect the thrust bearing and crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection .
    • Repair or replace as required.

Damaged or faulty oil filter by-pass valve
    • Inspect the oil filter by-pass valve for proper operation.
    • Repair or replace as required.

Damaged or faulty oil control valve
    • Inspect the oil control valve for proper operation.
    • Repair or replace as required.