Download Article
Download Article
Is your car making a noticeable knocking noise? It could be rod knock, which is a pretty serious issue caused by wear between the connecting rods and crankshaft of the engine. If there isn't enough lubrication between these moving parts, the rods can start knocking against the crankshaft, causing bigger engine problems. Because fixing rod knock takes advanced mechanical skills, it's best to take your vehicle to a mechanic. If you've still got questions about how to fix rod knocking, keep reading because we'll discuss causes, costs, and more.
Things You Should Know
- Listen for a clacking sound coming from the top of the engine—this means rods are hitting or rubbing against the crankshaft.
- Check the oil pressure in your vehicle—a check engine light can mean that the engine's not getting the oil it needs. Always make sure that the vehicle has the proper oil level.
- Have a mechanic inspect and replace damaged rods or rod bearings to fix rod knock.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
Advertisement
Tips
Submit a Tip
All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
Name
Please provide your name and last initial
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/Bad9JIBFoOI?t=60
- ↑ https://costhack.com/how-much-it-cost-to-repair-subaru-rod-knock/
- ↑ https://costhack.com/m3-rod-bearing-replacement-cost/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/2YPLzOgWUV8?t=307
- ↑ https://youtu.be/2YPLzOgWUV8?t=993
- ↑ https://mechanicalboost.com/rod-knock/#Can_an_oil_change_fix_rod_knock
- ↑ https://mechanicbase.com/engine/lifter-tick/
- ↑ https://www.themechanicdoctor.com/appraisal-automotive-engine-evaluate-healthiness/
About This Article
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 37,101 times.
Advertisement