Hi guys. I was driving my mother?s 2000 Dodge Ram (V8) yesterday and noticed a clicking sound when I started it up. She said she hasn?t changed her oil in quite a while so maybe that has something to do with it. Anyway, here?s the deal...
The truck starts fine, idles fine, everything works great. However, while it?s idling, there?s a noticeable clicking sound that seems to click in unison with the sound of the engine. As I accelerated, the sound would get louder and faster. Once the engine was warmed up, the sound went away and the truck sounded healthy again. This is the first time the sound has been noticed. It has been pretty cold outside too.. hovering around freezing for the past week or so. Maybe that has something to do with it along with the old oil?
As for what it sounds like, imagine repeatedly smacking a dipstick against the frame of a car.. a metal against metal clicking sound sound, slightly muffled, and pretty quiet.
Any idea what this could possibly be?
Thanks