Why does my car rattle when I Turn on the oil?
The engine “rattles” until the oil pressure comes up to normal. After the engine has been run, the oil pressure comes up within a second the rest of the day. (No rattling) Does the oil pump have to stay primed? Is there a check valve in the oil pump intake? The pump has been checked ok by mechanic for pressure.
How to tell if your Honda transmission is low on fluid?
Signs that your Honda transmission may be low on the transmission fluid include delayed engagement, transmission slipping, and rough shifts between gears. Drive your Honda for 15 min to warm up the transmission fluid, then park it on level ground.
What should I do if my car rattles in cold weather?
In the cold weather, a full-synthetic oil will enable the engine to get oil pressure sooner too, as the oil won’t be a puddle of jelly at below freezing temps. Good luck. Chances are no damage is being done, but I think I would change out the oil filter.
Why is my Honda transmission whining when I change gears?
Low transmission fluid level can cause the engine to rev up when the automatic transmission changes gears. It can also cause the transmission to bang into gear or whining noise coming from the transmission. How to diagnose Honda transmsion problems? Transmission problems will, in most cases, generate a fault code.
The engine “rattles” until the oil pressure comes up to normal. After the engine has been run, the oil pressure comes up within a second the rest of the day. (No rattling) Does the oil pump have to stay primed? Is there a check valve in the oil pump intake? The pump has been checked ok by mechanic for pressure.
In the cold weather, a full-synthetic oil will enable the engine to get oil pressure sooner too, as the oil won’t be a puddle of jelly at below freezing temps. Good luck. Chances are no damage is being done, but I think I would change out the oil filter.
What should I do if my Motorcraft rattles?
The OE Motorcraft filters are good in this respect and can be bought inexpensively at mass market stores so you don’t have to pay $stealership$ prices. If this rattle cropped up recently, I suggest that you install a new, quality, oil filter, top off the oil and see what happens.
When does the rattle stop in a car?
The sound from outside is loud and embarrassing. If you clutch in or coast in neutral the rattle stops. It is only when in gear (3rd is loudest) and decelerating. I learned to clutch it into neutral every time I need to lift up on the gas, just to prolong the life of what ever is breaking apart.