My truck was low on trans oil for awhile and I didn't notice then I added some, it's been awhile now but in the morning when I crank it up it knocks sounds like it's at the transmission area,

Asked by DavidRains Feb 09, 2015 at 03:38 PM about the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It doesn't sound like a stuck lifter cause it
doesn't tick it just knocks for a min. Is there
any chemicals I can try before I spend
money on getting expert opinions then
spend alot getting it fixed? It has to be
something on crank shaft or bad
transmission but transmission seems to be
shifting fine and all. Any ideas

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Bob answered 9 years ago

Engine size? Miles? Recent engine oil change?

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DavidRains answered 9 years ago

4.7 143,000 and changed oil about 3 weeks ago

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Bob answered 9 years ago

What brand oil filter was installed?

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DavidRains answered 9 years ago

Fram

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Bob answered 9 years ago

Do some reading at the link. Some Fords knock on start up when using non Motorcraft or cheap filters. Not sure if this issue carries over to a Dodge though. http://www.ramforum.com/f44/4_7_cold_start_warm_tapping_noise- 22127/

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DavidRains answered 9 years ago

Going to try to add some zmax motor additive

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DavidRains answered 9 years ago

Maybe that can tell me if it is the crank shaft I hope

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Bob answered 9 years ago

About all Z-max will do is make your wallet lighter.

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My truck was low on trans oil for awhile and I didn't notice then I added some, it's been awhile now but in the morning when I crank it up it knocks sounds like it's at the transmission area,

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My truck was low on trans oil for awhile and I didn't notice then I added some, it's been awhile now but in the morning when I crank it up it knocks sounds like it's at the transmission area,

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