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- Drain the car's oil.
- Insert 3 quarts of Havoline brand oil.
- Insert STP oil treatment.
- Insert Rislone oil treatment.
- Let the car run and within 30 seconds the knocking should stop.
- It has to be Havoline oil. For some reason, other oil just doesn't do the trick. This does not mean Havoline oil is better, it only means that Havoline oil is made a certain way that can stop a car engine from knocking.
- Be sure you know how to change oil on a car before performing this procedure.
- Make sure to put the correct amount of oil in that is specific to your engine's size.
Things You'll Need
- A car with a knocking engine
- 3-5 quarts of Havoline oil (check your cars specifications)
- STP oil treatment
- Rislone oil treatment
- Tool to remove drain bolt
- Oil pan
- Oil Filter
What else can I help you with?
Knocking in the bottom of the engine?
knocking noise
There is a knocking noise in the motor of my 1992 town and country. Could this be the transmission going?
NO. A knocking noise in the engine is a problem in the engine.
What does it mean when your engine has a knocking noise?
When your engine has a knocking noise, it could mean that a rod has been thrown. It could also mean you are low on oil.
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I get knocking & ping noise coming from the fuel injectors
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How do you fix a knocking noise in a 5.3 Chevy engine?
sell it
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The knocking noise is commonly called spark knock. The knock can be called by the engine timing not being set correctly, or using gas that has too low of an octane for the engine.
Knocking noise while accelerating?
A knocking noise can occur from worn engine mounts. When the rubber insert on the engine mounts are old and brittle the chassis is not protected from the weight of the engine. Creating loud vibrations that get louder as the vehicle goes faster.
What would cause a loud knocking noise coming from the engine at 70 mph and make the truck shake very badly?
Having a bad rod bearing could cause a truck to make a loud knocking noise and shake when driving at high speeds. The engine having a coolant leak or an engine timing problem could also cause the knocking noise.
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it could be your valves or your engine
What would cause a knocking sound when not stepping on the gas?
can you elaborate? engine noise? stationary/moving? ticking, tapping or a definite knocking?
What could be causing a knocking noise when coasting in my vehicle?
A knocking noise when coasting in a vehicle could be caused by issues with the engine, transmission, suspension, or brakes. It is important to have a mechanic inspect the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the noise.
