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Engine rattle

My car engine rattles when you first start it up, only for a few seconds and then it runs fine. Can you advise as to why this may be?

Asked on 8 September 2011 by bon

Answered by Honest John
Oil not fully circulating. Good idea to add flush and change it.

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