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  • #16
    Re: Cold Start LOUD knocking sound

    Originally posted by Need4Camaro View Post
    well. its definately a knock.
    Oil 10W30 Conventional and I had to switch from synthetic to conventional for 2 oil changes because I now live in an apartment and the car sits on the side of a street and I cant justify paying 75 for a synthetic oil change.

    Like I said before, this car hasnt really driven in severe cold weather asside from one snow storm in Atlanta but I dont think it knocked. It only happens at startup when its pretty cold out. as in below 40's cold
    $75 for synthetic oil? Are you paying $12 quart? I use NAPA synthetic. Its only $5.49 qt. Other brands here are only $7-$8.50 qt. Spending an extra $20 each oil change is by far the cheapest and best thing you can do for your engine.

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    • #17
      Re: Cold Start LOUD knocking sound

      Are you taking it to Jiffy Lube or someplace like that? That's the only way I could see an oil change costing $75. When I change the oil myself, a synthetic oil change costs $30. And, I know it's done right.
      2002 Silver Firebird A4<br />T-Tops, Leather, Y87, W68, Chrome Wheels<br />Bone Stock

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      • #18
        Re: Cold Start LOUD knocking sound

        Originally posted by Rob Bell View Post
        Are you taking it to Jiffy Lube or someplace like that? That's the only way I could see an oil change costing $75. When I change the oil myself, a synthetic oil change costs $30. And, I know it's done right.
        Not only Spiffy Jube, but any major oil change place around here. I can't do my own oil changes as I have no place to do them. I had a driveway / garage in Atlanta but in Seattle I live in an apartment in which I have to parrallel park on a main road. No place to do an oil change on my own or I would be more than happy to continue doing synthetic oil changes for $35
        1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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        • #19
          Re: Cold Start LOUD knocking sound

          Originally posted by Need4Camaro View Post
          Not only Spiffy Jube, but any major oil change place around here. I can't do my own oil changes as I have no place to do them. I had a driveway / garage in Atlanta but in Seattle I live in an apartment in which I have to parrallel park on a main road. No place to do an oil change on my own or I would be more than happy to continue doing synthetic oil changes for $35
          you dont need a 'place' to do an oil change. the street works just fine. heck, pull into a walmart parking lot and do it if you need space. it only takes like 20 minutes.
          Dave:
          00 Supercharged Camaro - RIP
          97 Turbo Camaro - Sold

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          • #20
            Re: Cold Start LOUD knocking sound

            Originally posted by 3.4grapeofwrath View Post
            It's called piston slap. These motors are notorious for it.
            So are the LS1's.:rolleyes:

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