Recently, my car’s engine rattles for a while when I first start it up. I notice this occurs only when the engine is cold. I do not hear the rattling at other times or when I start the car when its ...

A look at how the engine rattle was diagnosed and solved, with practical repair insight.

The noise is not loud when the car is idling, but it worsens as soon as I press the accelerator Hello Robert, you may be experiencing the infamous engine rattle, which is characterised by a continuous ...

I purchased a new Toyota Prado 3.0L GXL common-rail turbo-diesel in 2006. In 2007, while towing a 1750 kg caravan up a small incline the motor lost power for approximately 30 seconds. After travelling ...

Q: When my car has been left inactive for a while recently, its engine rattles for a while upon starting it up. It’s seven years old and maintained regularly. The staff from my regular workshop ...

Q: Thank you for using our problem (Ford Taurus 2002 which doesn’t start at times) in your column (Motoring, June 20). However, maybe I should explain the problem a little further. The car does turn ...

The engine in my 2012 VE SS Series 2 rattles for 15 minutes after a cold start. Holden has twice told me it is normal and it is piston slap from short skirt pistons. The rattle seems to be getting ...

the 3.9-liter V-6. I recently started hearing a loud rattle coming from the Answer:When dealing with engine noises, the most important asset is experience. Not as much because of the technical ...