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VN 3.8l V6 commodore won't start after oil change.

mylesb26

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hey just wondering if anyone knows what i should do
I oil changed my 3.8l v6 commy with 20w50 it started after oil change but when i went to start it the next day it would crank over but wouldn't start
just wondering if anyone has had similar issues or if anyone knows how to fix this issue

thanks
 

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hey, wondering if anyone can help me.
I oil changed my 3.8l v6 commy it started and ran after oil change left it overnight and next day it wouldn't start.
does anyone know what the problem might be.
I also changed the oil filter as well.
wondering if anyone has had similar issues and if they were able to fix them.
anyways if anyone has information would be greatly appreciated thanks heaps.
 

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Is it not cranking? Or cranking and not firing?
 

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Might be flooded. Push the accelerator flat to the floor, leave it there, and then try cranking the engine.
 

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Might be flooded. Push the accelerator flat to the floor, leave it there, and then try cranking the engine.
Have done that same outcome still won’t start and is cranking over but won’t go
 

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have you checked the oil level is accurate
have you double checked what oil you put in it
did you have the engine cover off at all
 

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have you checked the oil level is accurate
have you double checked what oil you put in it
did you have the engine cover off at all
Engine cover was on
I put 20w50 gulf western oil
And the oil on the dip stick is 1mm under full
 
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