They guy at the shop told me to keep the oil levels up and change the oil normally. What do you think?
2007-01-13 09:41:54 · 13 answers · asked by ♥♫♥ Crystal ♥♫♥ 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
first, make sure it the lifters. caravans are OHC, or overhead cam. The injectors clicking make a similar sound. The shop guy was right
2007-01-13 09:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Tinman_2_54 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hydraulic lifters... no adjustments.. absolutly always keep the oil levels up and change the oil (and filter) Now in cold weather (if yer from a cold area) they will tick for awile on cold mornings till they pump up.. (use a lighter grade oil for winters) also you could have a weak oil pump, or a worn cam.. but all of the above lead back to oil in one way or another...
2007-01-13 09:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the cause is usually dirty oil. Your best course of action is to get an oil change as soon as possible and the sticky lifters will stop the ticking noise.
2007-01-13 09:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by Gary D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the guy at the shop. Although you don't mention how many miles you have on the van. You might also try adding some ATF about 100 miles before your next oil change.
2007-01-13 09:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be thankful....my 2004 Caravan is about out of warranty, and they can't seem to fix the bumping between the lower gears...and now it has a noise under the hood...sway bar, and something else. What next! I vote for the trade in route!!!
2007-01-13 09:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by Marilee W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought all dodge's rattled. Just kidding. If it is a lifter sticking a little marvel mystery oil will sometimes help.
2007-01-13 09:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Next time you change oil use one quart of type-F auto transmission fluid . Thats one quart of ATF and the balance in regular oil..
2007-01-13 09:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It'll go on forever but not cause any damage. it's probably smoking as well, most of those are. They are a total POS. Next time, before buying, go to Consumers Report and do some research.
2007-01-13 09:46:40 · answer #8 · answered by m-t-nest 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your heads on the motor vehicle it sound like if its loud you want to get a sparkling engine if its a mild tick you would possibly want to purely favor to placed oil in it yet i believe you want a sparkling engine you blew your heads..
2016-12-02 05:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes keeping your oil clean will help a lot. you can try putting a little bit of transmission fluid in with your oil it helps to nonstick your lifers.
2007-01-13 09:50:53 · answer #10 · answered by Toby K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋