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Re: 2000 G3500 Chev Van Fail Safe
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/6/2005

I'd leave the pan in place just now. Cut open the filter media and look for metal. Brass or aluminum-looking chips. If that's OK, I'd run it to see what happens. A non-leaking engine with 5 quarts missing may have other issues. It'd be nice to run it for a bit... Login to read more.