oil change = slight engine knock
#12
268k miles on it and no clue *IF* the timing belt has ever been changed. Just bought the car, it wasnt ticking or knocking when I bought it, but started after doing the oil change and degreasing it..
Timing belt and water pump is on the way though so I can tackle those
Timing belt and water pump is on the way though so I can tackle those
Last edited by TexomaAccord; 07-12-2014 at 11:35 AM.
#13
I would switch. I believe fram have paper filters. You want something with maximum flow and maximum protection Getting a good oil filter is just as important as what oil you use. My car used to tap all the time with fram. The oil wasn't getting through the filter fast enough and causing my valves to be under oiled. I switched to a expensive filter and it significantly quieted down my motor. Its worth a try. Either now or when you change your oil again.
#14
I plan on doing an oil change with a thicker weight of oil in it, different brand of oil, and different brand of filter... Now that I think about it, I think I used stp (there was a filter in the trunk, brand new when I bought the car)
I'm also going to do the timing belt and water pump, along with opening the valve cover and checking the rocker (it may be the thing ticking)
I'm also going to do the timing belt and water pump, along with opening the valve cover and checking the rocker (it may be the thing ticking)
#17
OK, but ... but ... but don't do those all at the same time.
Change oil/filter. Good. Then drive it for a week, does it still tick?
Then do TB and valve cover. I'm not sure what checking the rocker will accomplish, but does this additionally help?
You are searching for information on causes, when you get it ... please share.
#18
I remember reading somewhere that the accords are known for their rocker arm to loosen up, and they need to be completely loosened and then torqued back down, because they will start ticking
#19
So, hope you will share how you're coming
on identifying the cause of your car's ticking noise.