Auto Rx and new rattle?
Is it starter noise ?!? http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/516
My guess it's the timing chain tensioner. BTW, I am in the rinse phase of Auto-Rx and never had any issues (VQ30DE though).
I noticed a pattern on my car that the only time it did it (unrelated to Auto-Rx) was when I moved the car from my driveway into the garage (running it for less than 30 seconds). The next time I would start the car, the first 5-10 seconds seemed like hell until the oil reached the tensioner. I now drive the car around the block to make sure the "juices flow" (and my neighbors give me wierd looks every time).
I noticed a pattern on my car that the only time it did it (unrelated to Auto-Rx) was when I moved the car from my driveway into the garage (running it for less than 30 seconds). The next time I would start the car, the first 5-10 seconds seemed like hell until the oil reached the tensioner. I now drive the car around the block to make sure the "juices flow" (and my neighbors give me wierd looks every time).
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Timing chain tensioner. Replace it.
I dont think my powertrain warranty will cover that, i am at 56k and three years. (02 altima)
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Originally Posted by AuAltima3.5
How - to available? i know it isnt an easy job, but I have some experience.
I dont think my powertrain warranty will cover that, i am at 56k and three years. (02 altima)
I dont think my powertrain warranty will cover that, i am at 56k and three years. (02 altima)
notorious noise that affect the 2002 Maximas too. It is quite a lot of work (many opportunities for mistakes) so I decided to just leave it alone...
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