loud knocking at start then goes when warm
13 December 2009, 11:11 PM
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loud knocking at start then goes when warm
Hi guys , i changed my oil recently and ever since it sounds very knocky at start up . almost like a bloody diesel ! ...runs perfect when warmed up though ...think i may have to change the oil again as this may be the culprit me thinks ?? Do you think running it like this will f..k the bottom end up !??
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13 December 2009, 11:44 PM
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...runs perfect when warmed up though ...think i may have to change the oil again as this may be the culprit me thinks ?? ( I used a thicker type this time ) Do you think running it like this will f..k the bottom end up !??
14 December 2009, 07:14 AM
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its 98 uk turbo .....oil was motul competiton 15w 50 ...here is the link
300V car engine oil | Products | UK Importer of Motul
yes filled oil filter etc ...
300V car engine oil | Products | UK Importer of Motul
yes filled oil filter etc ...
14 December 2009, 10:14 AM
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If the engine is standard then that oil is far too thick, especially in cold weather.
10w40 semi is the recommendation in the manual for that model year and this weather. Some will go lower at 5w40.
Also the MY97/98 sufferd from piston slap from cold, disappearing when warm. Mine has done 145,000 miles as a daily commuter (28 miles each way) and sounds like a bag of spanners when started in the current cold weather at 5 in the morning, but settles down within 5 miles or so.
Get it checked by someone reliable, just in case.
10w40 semi is the recommendation in the manual for that model year and this weather. Some will go lower at 5w40.
Also the MY97/98 sufferd from piston slap from cold, disappearing when warm. Mine has done 145,000 miles as a daily commuter (28 miles each way) and sounds like a bag of spanners when started in the current cold weather at 5 in the morning, but settles down within 5 miles or so.
Get it checked by someone reliable, just in case.
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