> Ah...if it was just after the oil change, that's normal. The
> engine has not pressurized the system (or bled any air out) so the
> lifters and other reciprocating parts will make a knocking noise
> until the oil pressure comes up.
Any idea why it didn't do it before? I wouldn't have been worried
if it had always done it.
> Best oil system cleaner - DIESEL Fuel. (Run about 1qt for 10-15
> minutes at idle and then promptly change your oil - do NOT drive
> with the diesel fuel in there.)
Interesting...
eric
> 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).
-- 1974 Valiant 4-door, 318 1999 Dakota Ext Cab, 2WD
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