quickie...

[Flame_Clio]

hi all

What oil would my clio 172 PH1 use ? ?

answer needed asap

car is knocking

Cheers

 

[16v_paddy]

Whack some 10w40 in it if you're desperate, but I'd say it's a bit late if it's knocking tho

 

[Turkish]

If you've got a knocking and low oil level as said topping it up isn't going to resolve the issue.

 

[Flame_Clio]

RAC man said it could be a valve.... or a stuck lifter ?

 

[16v_paddy]

oh you mean a tappety noise, then that could be a sticky lifter & low on oil

where is the noise exactly? if it's the top of the engine u should be ok, if it's the bottom part of the engines it could well be fooked

 

[Flame_Clio]

yer paddy, very top of the engine

 

[Turkish]

Knocking or tapping? the two are very different.

I'd get a proper mechanic to take a look, RAC men aren't usually the sharpest.

 

[Flame_Clio]

yer getting it taken in to the place whee the warranty is held, tapping mate. right under engine cover. seems like lack of power? could it cut out also ?

 

[Flame_Clio]

worse when i rev

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Loose spark plug maybe?

 

[Flame_Clio]

If it was a valve... How much to replace?

 

[Bluebeard]

Knocking or tapping? the two are very different.

I'd get a proper mechanic to take a look, RAC men aren't usually the sharpest.

Jay is going to kill you...

 

[Munson]

Lots.

 

[Gray]

5w40 engine oil for the 172.