11/28/2023 0 Comments Chevy express van burning oilOf course talking to my service adviser at Miller Bro Chevrolet, he would not agree. Started it back up holding my breath, and nothing appears different.įurther reading, I am 99% convinced that this is related to the AFM system. Opened up and cleaned push rods & rockers. I took truck back, did on-line research and did the following myself: 1. For the most part, this engine has been great. ![]() Took to dealer and they said appears to be valve problem and would recommend a complete top end overhaul or replace the motor. (All kinds of electronic warnings and lights came on along with rough idle.) ![]() Now my engine started burning oil (bad smoke at start-up) and missing on cylinder #1, along with back ticking noise from that cylinder. I have had problems with oil sensing faults in the past which was surprising, but replaced the sensor and all good. I had switched to synthetic oil long ago to avoid engine problems. Engine Idles rough, engine light on, fouled #1 cylinder again, replaced DS Engine Valve Cover Gasket and transmission line $750.00 Oil Sending unit went bad, $800 repaired then replaced all 8 spark plugs. Spent $2,000 on this thing in last 6 months. Should I trade the truck off and dump this pig. GM Service Center replaced Driver Side Valve Cover Gasket, apparently the oil splashes somewhere that it shouldn't. Now March 2016 ole #1 fouled again replacing all 8 spark plugs, now GM says they have a all great valve cover gasket and they are installing it at 177 bucks and 8 new Spark Plugs and oh yea they found a leaking transmission cooler line (no oil on driveway parked there 24/7). I spent 450 dollars June of 2013 for new plugs and then in 7 months later, the good ole #1 fouled again, replaced all 8 plugs $375 dollar. 2009 Chevy Silverado LX 4x4 Engine started using oil, now every 6 months the #1 Cylinder fouls out the plugs and the engine light comes on rough idling like clockwork.
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