Engine noise oil change and oil pan gasket replacement

2000 HONDA CRV
120,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLA REED
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I changed the oil/filter and replaced oil pan gasket. Now when started it makes a grinding noise (sounds like top of engine near starter). Thanks for any help.
Oct 3, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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KASEKENNY
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If this started after the oil change then we need to check the oil level and what oil you used. If the oil is too thick then it will take a few seconds for it to pump up to the top of the engine. So the noise you are hearing is the lifters tapping before they pump up.

Let's check the oil level and then the pressure and we can go from there.

Here are some guides that help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Lastly we need to make sure there are no leaks. Here is a guide that will help with this as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Let us know what you find with this. Thanks
Jan 5, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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