Renault Scenic engine noise

Car: Renault Scenic
Variant: 1.6
Model Year: 2005
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
When car is first started from cold,there is a loud ratling noise(like tappets)for a few seconds after engine starts.
Posted: Dec 22, 2011 (12 years ago)
Could be tappets till oil reaches them . Depends on mileage , could just be wear and tear re. oil pressure on initial start up . If not been done for a while , an engine oil and filter change might help . Older Rolls Royces used to do the same and clatter away on starting a few years back .
Posted Dec 22, 2011 (12 years ago)

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