Strange tinny noise when cold
#1
Strange tinny noise when cold
Anyone noticed a strange tinny noise from under the hood when their car is cold and driving along, sounds like wind shaking some bottle caps (strange I know), at first I thought it was just wind noise but nowI'm just wondering if it's the engine jacket water thermostat diaphragm starting to 'flutter' as the engine warms up, noise goes away when the engine is at working temp.
Thanks,
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#5
RE: Strange tinny noise when cold
ORIGINAL: owero01
You should alway wait until the temperture needle start to move before you drive to give the oil a chance to warm up. I think the sound will go away.
You should alway wait until the temperture needle start to move before you drive to give the oil a chance to warm up. I think the sound will go away.
#6
RE: Strange tinny noise when cold
ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
Gotta love the idiots that start up a cold engine and rev the sh*t out of it...can u say retards?
Gotta love the idiots that start up a cold engine and rev the sh*t out of it...can u say retards?
#7
RE: Strange tinny noise when cold
ORIGINAL: PiggySmallz
i always let my car warm up for 5-10 minutes in this 40-50 degree weather i won't move it until the needle is past the cold hash mark and still moving
ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
Gotta love the idiots that start up a cold engine and rev the sh*t out of it...can u say retards?
Gotta love the idiots that start up a cold engine and rev the sh*t out of it...can u say retards?
#8
RE: Strange tinny noise when cold
ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
Smart move Piggy...gotta let the oil get to the lifters before revving!
Smart move Piggy...gotta let the oil get to the lifters before revving!
#9
RE: Strange tinny noise when cold
ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
Smart move Piggy...gotta let the oil get to the lifters before revving!
ORIGINAL: PiggySmallz
i always let my car warm up for 5-10 minutes in this 40-50 degree weather i won't move it until the needle is past the cold hash mark and still moving
ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
Gotta love the idiots that start up a cold engine and rev the sh*t out of it...can u say retards?
Gotta love the idiots that start up a cold engine and rev the sh*t out of it...can u say retards?
I don't think it's necessary to wait 5-10 minutes for the engine to warm up especially with using 5W20 oil. I do think it's important to confirm you have oil pressure before revving however. If you have oil pressure you have oil making it through the engine.
#10
RE: Strange tinny noise when cold
I have the exact same problem. I always let my car warm up. I start it with the remote starter and let it idle for 5 to 10 minutes. I then drive and that noise can last up to a half hour.
I made a post for this yesterday. The dealer has listened to it but can't pinpoint the problem yet. The worst thing is that we probably won't get anymore cold days for it to happen. I'll let ya know when they find out what it is.
I made a post for this yesterday. The dealer has listened to it but can't pinpoint the problem yet. The worst thing is that we probably won't get anymore cold days for it to happen. I'll let ya know when they find out what it is.