Will engine knock go away after oil change?
Will engine knock go away after oil change?
Knocking or ticking? Immediately upon initial start after a change the pump has not gotten the new oil into the parts that need it, hearing a “knock” for a second or so is normal, however any longer than that and the engine should be shut down immediately.
Where did I get an oil change done?
I had an oil change done (along with brake work) at Firestone about two months ago. I am a regular customer of this store. Last night my car quit on the highway–the oil light came on, accompanied by smoke and the engine coughing and stopping. I immediately coasted to a stop and got the vehicle towed.
What was the fault of the oil change company?
The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000). According to the mechanic, this is clearly the fault of the oil change company (Firestone) who did not sufficiently tighten the oil drain plug to proper torque specifications. It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose.
How long does it take an oil change plug to vibrate loose?
It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose. He has seen this issue before when oil change shops leave the plug only hand tightened and the plug eventually vibrates loose. My question: Being that this was not a “next day, right away” problem that came up, do I have a case to seek compensation for the cost of the new engine?
What happens when you drain the oil out of an engine?
Engines don’t just seize up when oil is drained out. You would immediately see the oil pressure gauge drop to zero and a big red light come on. If you don’t have an oil gauge you would have an oil light. Further, an engine runs far different without oil than it does with oil.
I had an oil change done (along with brake work) at Firestone about two months ago. I am a regular customer of this store. Last night my car quit on the highway–the oil light came on, accompanied by smoke and the engine coughing and stopping. I immediately coasted to a stop and got the vehicle towed.
The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000). According to the mechanic, this is clearly the fault of the oil change company (Firestone) who did not sufficiently tighten the oil drain plug to proper torque specifications. It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose.
Why does my car knock when I Turn on the engine?
Indeed, overall, most engine knocking is ultimately attributable to loss of oil pressure due to a clogged filter and oil pickup screen causing oil pump failure or just running the engine low on oil from oil loss through oil burning, oil leaks, and lack of maintenance oil and filter changes.
It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose. He has seen this issue before when oil change shops leave the plug only hand tightened and the plug eventually vibrates loose. My question: Being that this was not a “next day, right away” problem that came up, do I have a case to seek compensation for the cost of the new engine?
