My engine started making a "tapping" sound last night on the way home from work. We checked the oil and water and they were fine. Being a female, of course I don't know a lot about cars, so I don't know what else might make this sound under my hood. Help!!! It's an older car, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird and it has always ran great. I don't want to sink a lot of money into it (can't), so who can suggest what might be wrong?
2007-07-18 06:47:52 · 5 answers · asked by lora_smith2001 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sounds like a lifter is sticking, change the oil and filter and go to the parts store and get an additive for sticking lifters and add it to the oil, hopefully it should free it up in a few miles.
2007-07-18 13:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lori although the oil and water levels show fine..think about the last time u changed the oil and filter.. I would start there..good luck
2007-07-18 13:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by rpr1940 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what a knocking rod sounds like? I'm a guy and don't know that!
Take the car to a mechanic. Call around for one that will do a free diagnosis. Good luck.
2007-07-18 13:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like a sticking lifter... change the oil and filter
2007-07-18 13:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by dumbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a lifter.
2007-07-18 14:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by joystoy33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋