I have a 1999 avenger with the 2.5 v6 (6g73) here are a few of my problems.....

( 1 )Engine taps at intial start up ( 5 mins or so and then gos away when warmed up???? is this normal? never had a dodge?mitsubishi before...

I thought about adding lucas to my oil next oil change. Will it help or is it fine.



(2) High pitch wining. Have no clue what it is. almost sounds like a turbo...lol Its coming from front drivers side of motor. it gets louder as the engine revs and shift gears.

I have 2 thoughts Transmission or starter staying engaged.

I have no clue where the starter is so im not sure what it is. I would check but its hard to look under a car thats low to the ground and we have 6 inchs of snow.

BY the way my avenger is the best car i have ever drove in the snow. Honestly this car gos better in the snow than most 4x4 i have had.



If anyone could help i would greatly appreciate it.

Also can call, txt or email

234-855-4210 David OHIO

 

you don't say how many miles ... the valve clatter can be clogged passages I'd do an oil flush and see if that clears lessens it

 

it just got to 120,xxx. WHen i flush the oil, sould i clean the motor with sea foam or add lucas to the oil?

 

either ... seafoam in the crankcase or lucas ...
they sell a specific oil flush as well ...

no idea on the noise need a better description

 

whining noise that changes with rpm... could be idler pulleys, water pump, a/c clutch...

 

its on the tranny side i really think it might be the starter staying engaged or the tranny

 

doubt it's the starter you'd have tons more trouble/noises
more likely are power steering pump/alternator ect with bad bearings ect even those are on the other side

 

whining on the drivers side that changes with rpms and shift is the solenoid pack for the tranny its the solenoids it could be clogged and not letting fluid into it very east tto take off and is under the air box ull know it when u see it its on the tranny

 

i have been hearing sylonoids on my tranny when ever i move it and drive it

 

auto or manual?