> We see too many"knocking on cold start"
> problems. We install the Mopar filter and it goes away (even
> happened to me - used to run Mobil-1 and they're an excellent
> filter as well).
It's not knocking on cold start now, just the first time i started
it after the oil change (when there was clearly some air being
pumped).
So what is the knocking sound from?
> The other item could also be grundge in the oil pickup.
Maybe i should run one of the oil cleaners through the system.
hanks for the info,
eric
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Eric
> Huff Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 10:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: knocking after oil change
>
>
> > What oil filter are you using?
>
> This one is Penzoil PZ-34. I have used the same kind before, but
> not in the last few changes.
>
> In case i wasn't clear enough, it doesn't do it at each start, it
> just did it when i first started it up after i filled it up with
> new oil.
>
> I did fill the filter with oil once before installing it. ("once"
> meaning i poured oil in until it came to the top, but didn't keep
> filling as the oil soaked into the filter.)
>
> Pretty much my normal procedure. It might be that i usu get more
> oil in the filter, but not drastically more.
>
> The last oil change was done at the dealer, so it's possible that
> the sound creeped up in 2 steps.
>
> Thanks,
> eric
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> > Eric Huff Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 8:28 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: knocking after oil change
> >
> >
> > After changing the oil on the dakota, i started it.
> >
> > I am used to a little "clacking" that i assume is lifters
> > waiting to get oil, but this time i heard "knocking" sounds that
> > seemed louder than i remember (and deeper than the clacking).
> >
> > Any idea what this is a sign of?
> >
> > I used valvoline 10W30 like usual (though whenever i happen to
> > get the oil changed with warranty work, they use penzoil, i
> > think).
>
-- 1974 Valiant 4-door, 318 1999 Dakota Ext Cab, 2WD
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