02 durango slt plus knocking noise
mrsbb
10-18-2007, 11:37 AM
I purchased a used 2002 Durango SLT Plus in June of this year. 77,000. miles. About a month ago I notice when I start it on cool days there is a knocking-- like a lifter. Once it runs about 3 or 4 minutes it goes away. Took it to a mechanic and they put some oil treatment in it. Colder weather it is louder. Anyone with this problem ? and if so --What can be done? I love this SUV otherwise.
inafogg
10-18-2007, 04:38 PM
it sounds like it could be a lifter.after driving & noise goes away & turning
engine off(after sits awhile) does it start tapping when restarted or is it a 1 time thing that accurs on first start up ?besides replacing lifters
you could just start using an additive with each oil change.
engine off(after sits awhile) does it start tapping when restarted or is it a 1 time thing that accurs on first start up ?besides replacing lifters
you could just start using an additive with each oil change.
mrsbb
10-18-2007, 06:00 PM
If it sits for a few hours or overnight it makes the noise. Seems to do it when the engine is cold. I usually let it run for 3-4 minutes to make sure the knocking goes away before I drive it. Thanks for any help or ideas. I have added an oil additive 2 times. Hope it isn't something to costly.
inafogg
10-19-2007, 09:05 AM
costly to replace lifters.but if its only on first start up then i would'nt
worry about replacing them.
worry about replacing them.
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