Engine noise at idle
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Engine noise at idle
I recently noticed that my engine is making a slight *knocking* noise when I first start the car up. Its not as loud as the overrev knock that I've heard on cars, but if I stand outside I can hear it. The noise goes away and everything sounds normal again in about 2-3 min. This is the first winter I've had my car, is this normal for the car when its cold or should I be concerned with something? The car runs fine and I'm fine on oil level.
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Ok, listen to the clip, and see if it is the same as yours....
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...pic=549060&hl=
Chad
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...pic=549060&hl=
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=-H4EPpsKfOw
There is the link, and read through the thread. Lets see if there is a commonality between our two cars.
I hope this helps!
Chad
There is the link, and read through the thread. Lets see if there is a commonality between our two cars.
I hope this helps!
Chad
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^^Can't check youtube....but from reading the thread it seems simliar to mine. i know for a fact its not tct, as I've heard one with the issue and it was definitely way more noticeable. I'm at about 3k miles on conventional vavoline. Maybe thats telling me its time to change that oil.
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If you get a chance, please try to view the video. I would be very interested if yours sounds the same! I am running Mobil 1, and am going to switch it out for a different synth. If that doesnt work, I will dump that oil immediately and change to a dino. If that doesnt work..... well.... then im buggered.
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Valve adjustment possibly?
Thats usually what the ticking is.. If its a quiet tick don't worry too much about it.
If its getting louder every day or its just loud you prolly need one.
Hope this helpz
Thats usually what the ticking is.. If its a quiet tick don't worry too much about it.
If its getting louder every day or its just loud you prolly need one.
Hope this helpz
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I had valve adjustment done at 18,000 miles.... When I bought the car, I wanted to make sure the previous owner didn't drive it too hard so I had a guy I trust pull the cover and he adjusted them slightly. So I really don't think its that. Its not too loud, I only hear it if I stand outside and listen for noises. but I will check that video chad as soon as I get home.
