Can thin engine oil cause knocking?
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Chong FuYou may hear an issue with your oil every time you drive if it is thin, old, or poorly textured. When your engine is in motion, it may make a knocking sound when the oil is thin, old, or poorly textured. In the last section of this article, we will discuss ticking, another noise caused by oil.30 nov 2021
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