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Recommendation:
In order to boost engine lubrication, the oil pressure has to be increased, and the oil pressure is probably low due to either a clogged oil pan screen or a bad oil pump. Ask a mechanic to determine the exact cause of this engine's low oil pressure
What Next?
Take your vehicle to a shop and explain to the mechanic exactly what you learned here. Take this report with you: Print report
Diagnostic Details:
Q: What type of symptom do you have?
A: Sounds Like
Q: What do you hear?
A: Ticking / tapping
Q: Does the oil light come on?
A: Yes
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