2003 Dodge Caravan w/ Engine Knock stopped in gear.

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Asked by edcarcar55 May 26, 2015 at 06:12 PM about the 2003 Dodge Caravan Sport FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan with 190,000 miles and about 5 months ago it developed a
KNOCK  it only knocks when stopped in gear, put it in park or raise the RPM and no
knock, fresh oil FULL and oil filter 5W30 did not help----is this the oil pump?
Lately after engine is Hot the oil light will come on when stopped and in drive,  yes the oil
is fresh, new filer and FULL!

3 Answers
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edcarcar55 answered 9 years ago

There was Lighter oil in it when this happened, I was running 5W20 for the winter---- How would Lighter oil Stop a knock?

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JohnScheirbeck answered 9 years ago

The reason engine is knocking is because it is not lubricated enough or you have a loose piston. And with the light oil it would make it easier for the oil to mix around and lubricate the engine

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