[holidaygemini]

hello all. I have a 2006 nissan frontier and am having problems.

I was driving along...all was fine....oil light flickered on and truck lost power....I pulled over, truck stalled and wouldnt' start.
I had it towed to garage... left it for the weekend. and on the monday started it, it seemd to run fine but oil pressure seemed very low.
I had the oil changed...it was very dirty,
Truck will now start and run for a few mins and then will making a ticking/knocking sound.

A few things come to mind but I'm at a loss? oil pump? plugged oil pick up in oil pan?

any help or suggestions would be great.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Grommit]

Ticking or knocking sound in my old 1995 hardbody meant the oil was getting a bit low. It happens when you have a slow leak on your drainpan that costs 50 times more to fix than buying an extra quart of oil each year to top off with. Haven't owned my Fronty long enough to notice any oil problems alas.

 

[holidaygemini]

the oil pan is not leaking, it was replaced less than 10 000 kms ago.
i'm thinking oil pump or plugged oil pick up.

the ticking/knocking isn't a nice sound.

 

[Blue Devil]

Welcome

Next why was your oil very dirty? If you don't do preventive maintenance you WILL pay for what you get.

Maybe your oil pick up is plugged.

 

[holidaygemini]

i don't have an answer for that. i was shocked to see oil was so dirty.... as oil changes were done on a regular basis at dealership. Truck sat for a month while i installed new MAf and complete exhaust form manifold back.

called dealer they say oil pumps never quit/ die.

guess I'm just looking at other suggestions and direction... i may drop oil pan to check pick up but if that's not the problem then I'm at a total loss....

hoping maybe someone experienced a similar problem

 

[holidaygemini]

anyone?

 

[shift_RUSH]

Dirty oil:
Any chance there is a crack or unplugged opening in your intake b/tw the filter and the intake manifold?
Aftermarket filter/intake?? If so, is it all intact?
^^^ Just some possible ways for dirt to get in.

PCV functioning adequately?

Any repercussions from having to replace your oil pan?

You might try an oil analysis...Blackstone?

 

[holidaygemini]

thank you, i will look into those suggestions.

Gonna remove the oil pan and have a look at the oil pick up as well.

I'll keep the thread updated this my progress

 

[holidaygemini]

ok, so update, removed oil pan, it was really dirty, sludge, rust etc. Oil pick up was plugged. cleaned pan, oil pick up, changed oil.

started up, knocking is gone but truck is smoking ,,, it sat for 3 weeks withoput running so....

i'm gonna let it run for 5-10 mins and see if smoking stops or...

 

[holidaygemini]

so... possibilities..... oil pump? sticking valves?

 

[shift_RUSH]

Still smoking? Can you verify proper oil pressure with a real gauge?
There is the possibility of sludge in other places, though only a visual check would verify. If you haven't done so, at least check the PCV valve...changing it for a new one is a peace of mind thing.
If you can determine it is safe to run/drive, I'd change that oil AND filter out real soon. Then rinse and repeat, again for peace of mind.

 

[1AAuto.com]

Thanks for joining, it's great to have you here
Tony :woot:

 

[holidaygemini]

had local mechanic tell me he thinks my oil pump is dickered.. he's not a nissan mechanic so....

I understand replacing oil pump is very expensive...
how would i verify true oil pressure?