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3.0 engine noise

Tiny
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  • 2001 MERCURY SABLE
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I have a 2001 mercury sable with the 24 v v6 it knocks on cold startup it doesnt make any other sounds at any time just at startup when its cold, im thinking its a dry start up condition, what causes that and what can I do to fix it before it causes damage to my engine
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 7:35 PM

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Tiny
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How long does it knock?
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
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About 4 or 5 seconds, not long at all seems like just long enough to get oil moving
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 8:07 PM
Tiny
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Make sure you are using the proper weight oil (5W30) and make sure the oil filter that you purchase has an anti flowback valve.

Let me know.
Joe
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Friday, December 10th, 2010 AT 2:36 AM

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