2001 Dodge Neon Lifters?

2001 DODGE NEON
112,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHELLYCLARK2009
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My daughter just bought her first car about a week ago. When starting the car after it has set for a few days, It makes a noise somewhate loud noise that sounds like it might be the lifters. after the oil circulates the noise almost completly goes away except for a very slight sound that you can hear when you lift the hood. If this was a rod, what kind of distinction would I hear? If it is the lifters, is this a serious problem? The car has 112,000 miles on it.

Thank you for your support
Feb 9, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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if the sound come back after over night and or car off for a long time suspect a weak lifters
rod sound is deep and in the lower end of the engine


When it comes to sound I would suggest having it looked at by your local repair shop to be 100 % sure
Feb 10, 2009 at 6:34 AM