Can too much oil cause valve noise?
Too much oil can cause problems like foaming and possibly the piston skirts contacting the top of the oil level in the pan, which would cause some strange sounds and possible (but unlikely) damage. Usually extra oil will eventually be blown out the valve cover vent.
Why is the Check Engine oil light coming on?
Depending on what kind of car you have the “check engine oil” light may be coming on due to an oil level sensor or an oil pressure sensor. Based on the description of your problems it sounds like you may possibly have the wrong weight oil installed in your car.
What should I do if I hear a ticking noise in my engine?
If your engine develops a ticking or knocking noise in a short period, the first thing you should do is shut off the engine and check the oil level. You’ll need to find the engine oil dipstick and see if you need to add oil or if the oil level is up to the full line.
Why does my car make a ticking noise when I change the oil?
Once an engine runs low on oil to the point where the engine makes noise, it’s usually too late; the damage is done. Here is one tip of advice. If you never do any service to your vehicle, the one maintenance item you should always do is change your oil.
When do you Know Your engine is burning oil?
If your engine is burning oil past the piston rings or valve guide seals, the usual sign is blue smoke exiting the exhaust pipe, some when the engine is idling and more when the engine is accelerating.
Depending on what kind of car you have the “check engine oil” light may be coming on due to an oil level sensor or an oil pressure sensor. Based on the description of your problems it sounds like you may possibly have the wrong weight oil installed in your car.
If your engine develops a ticking or knocking noise in a short period, the first thing you should do is shut off the engine and check the oil level. You’ll need to find the engine oil dipstick and see if you need to add oil or if the oil level is up to the full line.
Once an engine runs low on oil to the point where the engine makes noise, it’s usually too late; the damage is done. Here is one tip of advice. If you never do any service to your vehicle, the one maintenance item you should always do is change your oil.
If your engine is burning oil past the piston rings or valve guide seals, the usual sign is blue smoke exiting the exhaust pipe, some when the engine is idling and more when the engine is accelerating.