Synthetic oil changeover??

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I just got my new ride, 2003 avalanche with 5.3 litre. My last truck, 2000 GMC sierra 5.3 litre had the dreaded cold knock start-up, which I presume was piston slap as it seemd to go away in the warmer weather. Now I would like to run synthetic oil in the new truck to try to keep this piston slap problem at bay but heard that the engine should be broken in with mineral based oil. I can see the reasoning behind this, to allow the rings and bearings to properly seat themselves. Now what would all you guys suggest for the break in period with non synthetic be and what is the changeover procedure(is it simply a drain and replace when going from non to synthetic) All advice will be greatlt appreciated.

Steve W. · Accepted Answer

Run it to the first oil change and switch to syn. No real break in requiredon todays engines.

PAUL · Answer

I just got my new ride, 2003 avalanche with 5.3 litre. My last truck, 2000 GMC sierra 5.3 litre had the dreaded cold knock start-up, which I presume was piston slap as it seemd to go away in the warmer weather. Now I would like to run synthetic oil in the new truck to try to keep this piston slap problem at bay but heard that the engine should be broken in with mineral based oil. I can see the reasoning behind this, to allow the rings and bearings to properly seat themselves. Now what would all you guys suggest for the break in period with non synthetic be and what is the changeover procedure(is it simply a drain and replace when going from non to synthetic) All advice will be greatlt appreciated.

Big Chris · Answer

Add to that Corvette's ship from factory with Synth.  I don't think they'dput it in the Vette's if it was going to allow damage to occur.Big Chris

Dave Brower · Answer

No flush necessary.Dave

PAUL · Answer

Yes, my wife is eyeing this one, she's a beut, (the wife of course) and thetruck.

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