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Anyone else think their 4 cylinder sounds a little too noisy on engine start up? Or is it just me not used to a little 4cyl?? After engine break in I did change over to Mobil 1.

 

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Sometimes it can sound a little different at start up, or have additional "noises" but typically nothing to worry about. The same for a 2.2L rental I had and our '08 2.4L, but typically just a whisper hum at idle.

What kind of sound or sounds, specifically, seem odd to you now?

Beach it sounds like the noise is coming from the timing belt?? I could be wrong?? It doesn't sound metallic, more serpentine like??

I don't notice the noise when hot.

As for oil draining off wear/bearing surfaces when shutdown, then starting up it takes a little while for them to reach this surfaces, I thought using Mobil1 synthetic oil would eliminate this.

 

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tusabrl, I'll have a look for any loose filter panels.

Jcol, 1 block heater cord, no interior car warmer. Mobil1 Synethic. 1/2 the time in an unheated, insulated garage. The rest in the elements. Never a problem starting.