1989 Mazda MPV knocking

103,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMSOLIVO
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changed oil and when running it has a knck when driving tin goes away later
Jun 25, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Its normal for an engine to knock a few secs after an oil change due to oil pressure build up during the initial start if it continues every time you start up Sounds like a lifter leakdown problem
Jun 25, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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