ketsac Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 I've noticed a knocking sound from the engine compartment at cold start-up's. Gone in 1-2 seconds. Guessing is a engine lubrication problem. I run Mobile 1 at 5-7 thousand mile intervals and the 2012 ES350 has ~60,000 easy miles in the AZ. sunshine. Is this development bad on the mechanics? Should I be alarmed? Any idea as to a cause and any potential fixes? Recommended oil aditives? How's that for four questions? Thanks for any assistance. chris
TrevC Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Hi Chris Is it a knocking sound or a tapping sound (e.g. top end or bottom end of the engine)? Cheers, Trevor
ketsac Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Greetings Trevor. I have little knowledge of auto mechanics however, it could be a tapping in that it is more of a high-end sound vs. a low-end knocking... If you made me guess, I'd call it Top-end tapping. Thx. chris
TrevC Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 If it's top end rattle e.g. hydraulic lifters priming up, then it shouldn't be anything to worry about if it disappears in 1-2 seconds. Mobil 1 is probably the best oil you can get so shouldn't worry about that unless its completely the wrong grade/spec for the car.
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