2000 Dodge Dakota knocking noise

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BMOONEY29
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My truck was fine, until i changed the oil and the pcv valve, know everytime i start my truck there is knocking noise coming from it, but after i drive for a while and then let it sit and idle the noise goes away, can you help me?
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:03 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may have an oil pressure problem, fist try fitting a new oil filter, and get a cold and hot oil pressure reading with a master gauge, this will give a true indication as to engine oil pressure, do this first and report back you findings.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:16 AM
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