Engine oil and noise problem

1999 FORD FESTIVA
124,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ISSAC
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1. What type/model no. of engine oil the car should use?

2. When making U-turn or turning the wheel to maximum, hear "ka-ka" noises from the front wheel.

3. When speed around 100km/h, scraping/chirping come from the front, only around 100km/h appear but not for other speed.

Pls help, thanks.
Mar 17, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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DAYVE
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almost guarentee the ka-ka noise is a cv joint.
check the boots on them, bet one is broken. this allows dirt in etc and stuffs the joint. It will need to be done and will probably cost 300-400 depending one side or two.


when was the last time u checked the bearings etc? had them repacked?.alsom the CAM BELT need to be replaced every 100, ooo. if belt goes so does 2500 plus for another engine. Cost $200-$300 all up.

yr last q sounds like bearings . Find a GOOD mechanic. You will pay a little mor$60-90 per hr) for labour but they save u in the long run.
Apr 6, 2012 at 6:34 AM