2.0 tapping

[kscajun]

Anyone else have a problem with a tapping sound on the 2.0? Been hearing it for a couple months now, since the cold weather moved in its a lot louder and never goes away completely. Only 41k on it

[RED_DET]

What weight oil you using? How cold of a climate?

[kscajun]

I use 5w30 Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic, temps here in Ks have been in the 30s for lows. The noise is really loud on start up, i go start it about 10 min before i leave for work and its still quite loud when i return. Its noticeable under normal warmed up temps also. Taking it to the local dealer to have them check it out, gonna leave it overnight so they can hear what i hear in the morning. My wife said shes been hearing it but I hadnt noticed til the temps dropped. Kinda makes me sad cause I had a modded 06 qg18 with over 70k on it and the motor still sounded like it did when it was bought.

[RED_DET]

All temps should be 5w30 according to Amsoil's literature. Probably a wise decision to have them take a look.

[kscajun]

Hopefully they can figure it out. I was reading up on the 2.0 having defective rings causing oil to seep pass the pistons causing problems. Not sure what years it was under though.

[kscajun]

Dealer confirmed my worry, defect in the block #3 cylinder. Shortblock on order should be in next week sometime thankfully under warranty. Maybe I'll start putting a bit of cash on the side for a better engine in the future. Maybe QR or VQ