2005 Dodge Neon knock

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2005 DODGE NEON
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"i have a 2005 neon sxt. When I accelerate the engine knocks, when I am at idle speed it does not. There are no codes. I just changed the oil and added a qt of lucas and also changed the plugs. What could be the problem?"

Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 9:41 AM

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Is knock related to engine RPM? Ie. Increases as to RPM if yes suspect rod bearing

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 9:47 AM

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What would cause that and how to fix it? Can I keep driving it without damage?

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 9:49 AM

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Bearing worn due to high milage would think. Not good to keep driving will get louder and spin damaging crank. Fix is rebuild or replace engine. Have a shop take a listen

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 9:54 AM

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It is more like a tapping then a knocking to be honest.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 9:55 AM

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And it does not do it while I am at a idle drive nor does it do it all the time.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 9:56 AM

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Maybe a hydraulic lifter very hard to diagnose noises over internet so go to shop have them take a listen

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 AT 11:18 AM

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I replaced tge knock sensor. The car is running muck better. It still has a slight knock, does the computer need time to fix the timing for it to stop knocking?

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Friday, October 4th, 2013 AT 12:02 PM

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