 Oil light on when I start up, Fresh oil change |
 Jun 12, 2009 - 6:44 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 29, '08 From Abbotsford Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
Hey guys I just have a quick question. I've just done a fresh oil change about 2 weeks ago and since then when my car is cold just for a second or two max when I start it up my check oil light is on and I can hear a slight knock underneath the hood.
I've consistently checked my oil since the change hot and cold engine and its around the middle to the dip stick of not a bit higher. I've checked for any leaks on my filter and nut on the pan but they're both good. Thanks in advance! I'm off to work so it will be a while for my responses. |
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Jun 14, 2009 - 3:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '05 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Maybe the sound you're hearing is the valves clattering before they get oiled? I know mine starts and puts the oil light on for just a second or two, and the valves are noisy because they haven't received the pumped oil yet.
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Jun 14, 2009 - 11:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '08 From Abbotsford Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (blu94gt @ Jun 14, 2009 - 4:38 PM)  Maybe the sound you're hearing is the valves clattering before they get oiled? I know mine starts and puts the oil light on for just a second or two, and the valves are noisy because they haven't received the pumped oil yet. This is what I'm thinking, hoping its valves and not a rod knock. I'll try to get a recording up fairly soon just gotta find my camera. |
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Jun 17, 2009 - 11:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 24, '08 From Canoga Park CA. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Very cheap or defective oil filters can cause this.
QUOTE (SpardaXVII @ Jun 14, 2009 - 11:47 PM) QUOTE (blu94gt @ Jun 14, 2009 - 4:38 PM) Maybe the sound you're hearing is the valves clattering before they get oiled? I know mine starts and puts the oil light on for just a second or two, and the valves are noisy because they haven't received the pumped oil yet. This is what I'm thinking, hoping its valves and not a rod knock. I'll try to get a recording up fairly soon just gotta find my camera. |
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