the car has 68000 miles n has sat 4 21 months n started fine n drove 4 the 1st time 150 miles,no problem,quiet,smooth n then started it 2 days later n was very hard 2 start at 1st n when it did the engine made n still makes a noise like a sticky valve[put gas dry n injection cleaner in]still does it.any help please.ty
2007-10-04 03:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by al b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like you have a sticky valve or lifter. You should immediately get the oil and filter changed. Be sure to use a quality oil. Before changing the oil and filter, use a quality 'top end lubricant', such as Marvel Mystery Oil. Drive the car with the lubricant in the crankcase for about 1/2 hour, then change the oil.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-04 03:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must drain the oil. Change the filter. Add fresh oil and include one (1) quart of Marvel Mystery Oil. Sold at the local Auto Stores. Make sure you are using good gas. Run the car at 60 mph for at least twenty (20) minutes on the highway. That should solve your problem. Valves and tappets get sticky when a car sits for a long time. You should also change all the water hoses and belts. They dry up when a car sits for a long time too. Use a fuel additive to clean the fuel lines. Not much money and you are good to go. Good Luck.
2007-10-04 03:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by FILE 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 05:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by larrinaga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low engine oil?
2007-10-04 03:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋