1998 Toyota 4Runner engine noises

1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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WILLYBENINYAH
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I have a 98 4runner 6cyl. About 2 weeks ago i noticed it making a noise, it was not loud and it sounded kinda like a knock or a vacum leak. I thought it might be a leak in my exaust manifold. Now 2 weeks later the noise is alot louder and it sounds like more of a knock i think. I should tell ya that i had my oil changed on the 2nd of jan with 5w30 an then they put a court of 10w30 in to fill the rest. I dont think that would really make a difference but i still changed it again anyway + i put in the lucas additive stuff, i always do and all 5w30 valvoline. I dont no if i gave enough info but with what i have so far can ya point me in a direction. Just not in the rod direction please.... i hope. Thats last. I dont no what a bad valve would do, or timing?
Mar 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi willybeninyah,

Thank you for the donation.

Noise are almost impossible to diagnose online and from the symptom description, we are not able to understand what noise it is.

When does the noise occur?
During acceleration only?
While idling?

What type of knoise is it?
Knocking constantly?
Intermittent knocking?
Rattling ?

Does the noise increase in intensity with acceleration?
Mar 6, 2010 at 11:29 AM