Ticking noise and low oil pressure - SOLVED

[rdezs]

Found my oil pressure issue. Everything is all good now with the oil pressure and no more ticking.

That looks like an o-ring with 204,000 mi on it... Wow.

I'm assuming the inside of the oil pan looked as bad as that pick up tube? Check your PCV to make sure it's not plugged... And I'd be running Valvoline R&P for the next several oil changes with more frequent change intervals than the previous owner apparently did.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Regarding the suspension, it looks like it has a mild spacer lift in it. No glaring issues except things look old so if it rides fine I say run it and just address things as they come up. Just because things are old doesn't mean they are bad.

 

[rdezs]

Well I look old, and my wife says when I'm bad I'm very baaaaad

 

[YuHoe]

That looks like an o-ring with 204,000 mi on it... Wow.

I'm assuming the inside of the oil pan looked as bad as that pick up tube? Check your PCV to make sure it's not plugged... And I'd be running Valvoline R&P for the next several oil changes with more frequent change intervals than the previous owner apparently did.

Actually the inside of the pan was clean and the sealant and gasket looked brand new so it had been recently replaced. I wish whoever did the oil pan would have taken an extra minute and changed the o-ring.

 

[rdezs]

That sucks. You just kind of have to pay attention to the stuff that comes up "while you're in there"....

 

[Geotrash]

My 20 year old stepdaughter thought it was funny to burn rubber in her Kia in front of the house every time she took off. We've been warning her for weeks. 3 days ago her transmission had enough. She actually wanted me to fix it. Absolutely not, she was told it's time to grow up and be responsible, LOL

I didn't know a Kia could burn rubber.

 

[Geotrash]

Found my oil pressure issue. Everything is all good now with the oil pressure and no more ticking.

Nice job on the root cause analysis and fix!

 

[rdezs]

I didn't know a Kia could burn rubber.

The real funny part about it is it would only spin one tire. And the really, really funny part of it is she's pouting and riding the city bus because we won't buy her a new transmission. LMAO. It gets even better. She's telling us that it's stupid she still has to make payments to the bank if she can't drive the car. OMG, her whole generation is a wash.

 

[Geotrash]

The real funny part about it is it would only spin one tire. And the really, really funny part of it is she's pouting and riding the city bus because we won't buy her a new transmission. LMAO. It gets even better. She's telling us that it's stupid she still has to make payments to the bank if she can't drive the car. OMG, her whole generation is a wash.

I struggle with this every day as a dad to 14 and 17 year-olds. They're even pissed that they have to work when they figure we make enough that they shouldn't have to. We have told both of our kids that they can have their own cars when 1/ They can pay for them, and 2/ they can fix them. And I'm standing by to help them learn, but so far no takers but I'm 100% sure my daughter will once she's old enough to drive. She is motivated!

Our son drives my wife's LR2 and hasn't been willing to help with maintenance yet. So we set restrictions on what he can use the car for. He can drive it to/from work, and to the store to buy clothes, books, whatever. But he can't use it for a date with his girlfriend until he performs at least one significant maintenance item like changing the oil or a wash/wax, so his girlfriend drives on their dates. It's become a test of wills, which I will win. They are both working this summer, however and our son is a straight-A student, so there's that.

 

[rdezs]

Are 20-year-old came down to visit from University of Washington.... 3.4 GPA over 2 years.... She got suckered by a dealer into buying and brand new Kia. Proceeded to get rear-ended, took the $8,000 the other parties insurance company and did not fix the car, but partied on it. 42,000 miles and she's not sure if she's had any more than two or three oil changes. Dropped the bombshell that she's decided to work full time as a coffee stand for Easter because she can make 32,000 a year.... It almost seems like she ran away and joined the circus. Came back to visit with all sorts of tattoos and body piercings, and now has the political leanings of a Nancy pelosi on steroids. You've been subjected to some radical indoctrination. My wife is really concerned if she's starting to show signs of schizophrenia.... But then all 20-year-olds will spend two years in Seattle area at the same symptoms. Only so much you can do till you have to throw your hands in the air.

 

[Charlie207]

I didn't know a Kia could burn rubber.

Usually means the rest of the car is burning.

 

[swathdiver]

Are 20-year-old came down to visit from University of Washington.... 3.4 GPA over 2 years.... She got suckered by a dealer into buying and brand new Kia. Proceeded to get rear-ended, took the $8,000 the other parties insurance company and did not fix the car, but partied on it. 42,000 miles and she's not sure if she's had any more than two or three oil changes. Dropped the bombshell that she's decided to work full time as a coffee stand for Easter because she can make 32,000 a year.... It almost seems like she ran away and joined the circus. Came back to visit with all sorts of tattoos and body piercings, and now has the political leanings of a Nancy pelosi on steroids. You've been subjected to some radical indoctrination. My wife is really concerned if she's starting to show signs of schizophrenia.... But then all 20-year-olds will spend two years in Seattle area at the same symptoms. Only so much you can do till you have to throw your hands in the air.

I've got one like that. The more bodies they rack up, the crazier they get.

Oh, "Girl Math" is a thing guys, especially with this generation. That kind of logic seeps into other areas of their lives too! LOL

 

[Geotrash]

It almost seems like she ran away and joined the circus. Came back to visit with all sorts of tattoos and body piercings, and now has the political leanings of a Nancy pelosi on steroids. You've been subjected to some radical indoctrination.

Economics, politics and work ethic aren't as linked as some would have us believe - and may even be inverse. I used to be on the Milton Friedman side until I realized my coworkers and I worked 80 hour weeks for decades and then got cheated out of the profit sharing we were promised before the executive team made off with all of it. Hundreds of millions. Now those circus clowns are on the beach while the rest of us are still demonstrating our iron clad work ethics. Trickle-down economics, my ass. I'm firmly on team John Maynard Keynes now. Fool me once...

My wife is really concerned if she's starting to show signs of schizophrenia.... But then all 20-year-olds will spend two years in Seattle area at the same symptoms. Only so much you can do till you have to throw your hands in the air.

This is concerning. Bipolar, psychosis and schizophrenia can all lie dormant until a kid gets to their mid 20's. If she's showing concerning signs, it might be wise to consult a psychiatrist sooner than later. My wife sees it all the time in her work.

 

[rdezs]

My brother is a shrink at the local hospitals psychiatric unit. She absolutely refuses to talk with him. You can lead a horse to water but.....

It's almost better if she got coaxed into getting indoctrinated in some radical ways. At least someone can recover from that, compared to the possible psychiatric issues

 

[Geotrash]

My brother is a shrink at the local hospitals psychiatric unit. She absolutely refuses to talk with him. You can lead a horse to water but.....

It's almost better if she got coaxed into getting indoctrinated in some radical ways. At least someone can recover from that, compared to the possible psychiatric issues

Bummer man, I’m sorry. That’s gonna to be a rough road.

 

[rdezs]

Most definitely. My wife is rather traumatized, it's her oldest daughter. The younger sister at age 18, who 5 years ago was the one who was totally irresponsible, has actually matured incredibly well. She earned her own key to the shop to do her own oil changes about 8 months ago. (And did her own serpentine belt kit with pulleys on her own following the manual, and didn't say a word about it until she was done and asked me to look it over)

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I struggle with this every day as a dad to 14 and 17 year-olds. They're even pissed that they have to work when they figure we make enough that they shouldn't have to. We have told both of our kids that they can have their own cars when 1/ They can pay for them, and 2/ they can fix them. And I'm standing by to help them learn, but so far no takers but I'm 100% sure my daughter will once she's old enough to drive. She is motivated!

Our son drives my wife's LR2 and hasn't been willing to help with maintenance yet. So we set restrictions on what he can use the car for. He can drive it to/from work, and to the store to buy clothes, books, whatever. But he can't use it for a date with his girlfriend until he performs at least one significant maintenance item like changing the oil or a wash/wax, so his girlfriend drives on their dates. It's become a test of wills, which I will win. They are both working this summer, however and our son is a straight-A student, so there's that.

Stick by your guns, Man. Tough road, but very important life lessons are there. I did the same thing with my two sons, but fortunately, they were less resistive. But, when it came to 'participate in maintenance or walk', they came around, and now both both wrench. As we all know, these basic wrenching skills can be applied anywhere, and the kids will (1) save literally tens of thousands of money over a lifetime by doing things themselves, or (2) be knowledgeable enough so that they won't get scammed by others telling trying to BS them.

 

[rdezs]

Stick by your guns, Man. Tough road, but very important life lessons are there. I did the same thing with my two sons, but fortunately, they were less resistive. But, when it came to 'participate in maintenance or walk', they came around, and now both both wrench. As we all know, these basic wrenching skills can be applied anywhere, and the kids will (1) save literally tens of thousands of money over a lifetime by doing things themselves, or (2) be knowledgeable enough so that they won't get scammed by others telling trying to BS them.

I actually think tens of thousands of dollars of savings by doing their own work over their lifetime is too conservative of an estimate. When I started wrenching on engines, a GM Goodrich brand new small block Chevy with warranty was on sale for $1,060. Considering inflation of the last 50 years, when they're my age they'll be looking at about $70,000 for a rebuild. While federal minimum wage is only increased $6 per hour in that time frame, the price of engines has gone up about 800% and more. And you are so right, it translates into everything else in life. I repair my own HVAC systems at home, plumbing, electrical and recently did the whole roof. (I'm 62 now) I feel I would be royally screwed if I did not have mechanical abilities, and have no choice but to pay rent instead of own.

 

[Geotrash]

I actually think tens of thousands of dollars of savings by doing their own work over their lifetime is too conservative of an estimate. When I started wrenching on engines, a GM Goodrich brand new small block Chevy with warranty was on sale for $1,060. Considering inflation of the last 50 years, when they're my age they'll be looking at about $70,000 for a rebuild. While federal minimum wage is only increased $6 per hour in that time frame, the price of engines has gone up about 800% and more. And you are so right, it translates into everything else in life. I repair my own HVAC systems at home, plumbing, electrical and recently did the whole roof. (I'm 62 now) I feel I would be royally screwed if I did not have mechanical abilities, and have no choice but to pay rent instead of own.

I’m the same way. I seldom have to call a contractor for repair work or electrical or plumbing.

On cars, for me it’s not just about the money I save in the purchase price, it’s also about what that money would be worth if in my investment accounts in 10 or 20 years.

A new suburban costs $80,000. If I keep an old one running for 20 years, I’ve saved at least the price of a new one in that time. 20 years worth of interest at 7% average would make it worth $300,000. After 30 years it’s $600,000.

 

[OBSandaNNBS]

I’m the same way. I seldom have to call a contractor for repair work or electrical or plumbing.

On cars, for me it’s not just about the money I save in the purchase price, it’s also about what that money would be worth if in my investment accounts in 10 or 20 years.

A new suburban costs $80,000. If I keep an old one running for 20 years, I’ve saved at least the price of a new one in that time. 20 years worth of interest at 7% average would make it worth $300,000. After 30 years it’s $600,000.

Wow this is a great thread! I am with you fellas. I have taken a vehicle to the mechanic twice in my life, which is a bit shorter than yours, but still not bad!
Once it was finals week at the school I resisted indoctrination at, (I didn't have time to wrench), the second it was my throttle body saga on my Tahoe that I couldn't figure out. But I think I could now.
My old man, who laid the mechanical foundation for me, said, "Your mechanical ability is a GIFT from GOD. Not everyone has it."
Not to put down work ethic and a willingness to learn, but I'd never thought of it like that before, I had always been proud of myself. But I think he's right. Some just don't have it. Hopefully those who do are thankful.