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aceofspades
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2008
20:58:42
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 Subject: engine knock
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when i crank the engine n it turns over, for 5seconds, no more, it knocks, loudest when it initially turns over then quickly gets quiet then goes away completely
any ideas? its time to change the oil when i get a free minute, but any ideas on what could cause the brief knocking?
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evil roy
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2008
21:13:17
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You may have some excessive clearances in a couple of rod bearings, or old oil that has lost some viscosity. The knock goes away because the engine builds oil pressure when it starts. Change your oil and filter asap, and look for signs of metallic debris in your oil. Go with a thicker oil for summer, say 10-40, and see if that helps. You might also get someone with an experienced ear to listen to it and identify what the problem really is. Better to catch it now than to go back down the hiway and try to find all the pieces you blew out through the oil pan. :-)
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aceofspades
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2008
21:36:23
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i expect its the oil, but i will change it and see if it sticks around
it just recently started happening and im past due to change oil
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