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2001 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Egr valve, Engine, Noise.
Mileage: 220,000 miles.

Asked on February 8, 2012

When i start my car there is a loud knocking, it seems to lighten up a little after the engine warms up, but continues the entire time i am driving. could this be caused by a faulty fuel injector?

I had the codes ran a few weeks ago and there were 4 codes that came up. 1- bad injector #2
2- faulty spark plugs (which have been changed since)
3- EGR valve
4- O2 sensor
Also, While my car is idling the smell of sulfur is overwhelming, is this caused by one of the above codes, and what can I do to fix it?

I am trying to figure out what would cause the loud knocking, and if I have more of a problem than what I think!?

Thank you in advance!!
Avatar Asked by tlange1226

Answer

Replied on February 8, 2012

check your oil is the noise high or low?

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on February 8, 2012

Just had a oil change a month ago, and the knocking is high,like something is loose, not a ticking though.

Tiny Response from tlange1226
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Replied on February 8, 2012

does it have oil????????????u may be talking about major engine or it could be something easyier hopefully

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
2,932 answers provided