Hi guys,

Was wondering if anyone knows what this porblem might be. What would cause the oil light to come on and the valves to start clicking after driving 15-20 miles and then after stopping and turning the car off for 10-20 minutes the problem goes away. (Oil light stays off and clicking goes away) But then if I drive another 15-20 miles it starts clicking again and the oil light comes on.

Thanks

Oil Pump Going Bad.

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking that maybe the issue, but I was doubting myself because it would stop if I let the vehicle rest for 10-20 mins and then I could go another few miles before it acted up again. I was thinking if it was the oil pump it would be happening all the time, even if I let it rest.

Is that not the case?

It could be a clog in the pick up so it does go away when the oil drops to the pan.

Did you check your oil level?

Thanks for the replies guys. I did check the oil level. It was okay. I went and did a complete oil change and changed the filter too. Symptoms went away while driving. But now when it's in idle it clicks. Don't hear it when I'm driving though.

I would suggest using a dealer filter and high mileage oil, or something thicker. You may be losing your oil pump or you may have a sticking lifter. Either way you go it will cost so start with the cheapest.

I had the same problem for 3 years intermintly. I was up to using 20-50 oil to keep pressure. I finally figured out that even with the oil level at the indicated High mark the oil pan was over full and the crankshaft would whip the oil into a froth and start pumping air. I reduced the oil level by 1/2 quart!
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