ive got a 96 highline SOHC. since ive had the car (october) it makes a strange ticking noise in the engine when i accelerate. now im not sure if it is just because of the cold weather (i havent had it in hot weather) or something else. but after the car runs for a while, or if im going at a higher speed the noise seems to go away. does anyone have any idea what it might be?

 

May need to adjust the valves.

 

Valve train. I' change the oil and use somethign heavier in the winter.

 

what kind of oil would you reccomend?

 

Try 10W-30.

 

thanks alot man.

 

No problem. [sm=smiley20.gif]

 

well, it wasnt the oil. had it changed yesterday and teh noise is still happening. any other ideas?

 

my car has a nocking noise also it hapins all the time. oil didnt help for me. i think its a valve.

 

all neons have the cold idle knock, it's there some just aren't as loud as others.... Unless you feel that something is wrong your prolly fine.... Does it go away when the car gets to full operating temp?? Or, does it maybe quiet down?? Mine gets less noisy as it warms, but I do know that I have a valve tap.