I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (4 cyl.) with 80,000 miles on it. I just bought it a week ago and noticed a tapping noise the other day, since then it's gotten worse, so, I checked the oil yesterday and was 2 quarts low. I added a quart and then got an oil change today because the tapping was worse. Even though I got the oil changed, it still is tapping. It taps for a while when it's cold, and when I rev it it gets faster, stops and then when I let off it continues. Once I've drove it and it's in idle, it has stopped and doesn't start again until it has been turned off and has been sitting and I restart the motor.
The noise sounds like it's coming from down behind the valve cover.
Does anyone have any ideas on what it is and how to fix it? I read different things online and am not sure which to believe. Thanks.
2007-12-04 15:08:41 · 2 answers · asked by kensei77 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for the answers. I just got the car a week or so ago, I haven't noticed any leakage.
Which valves need to be adjusted? I was reading that there are intake valves and exhaust valves.
2007-12-04 22:12:23 · update #1
its the valves tapping in it is what is causing this,have the valves adjusted,and it probably wouldn't hurt to have an oil change done to it either,i would keep a close watch on the oil in this one,that's too much oil for one to be low on,it has to be going somewhere,so be careful and keep it full,good luck with it.
2007-12-04 15:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the dodge man said. The valves need adjusted. This loss of oil is what is confusing though. Have you had a compression test done? or any oil leaks?
2007-12-04 15:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋