Engine Rattle at Startup
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Engine Rattle at Startup
I just picked up a C300 Sport about two weeks ago. The engine has about 800 miles on it so far, and I'm wondering if it's normal to hear the engine rattle for a few minutes on cold startup. Is this normal with MB engines? Is it just because it’s a new motor? Once the car is warm it runs smooth as silk.
The car is parked in the garage, and I live in California. We're not talking freezing cold by any means.
The car is parked in the garage, and I live in California. We're not talking freezing cold by any means.
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'08 C 300 Sport, '01 SL 500 & '08 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab 4WD
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How many miles do you have on your car?
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i noticed this in my c300 as well (~1100 miles)..
when i start it up in the morning, i notice that the enginge rumbles a little bit, and even shakes/vibrates the car gently for a few seconds, until the rpm drops and then it runs smooth the rest of the day.
when i start it up in the morning, i notice that the enginge rumbles a little bit, and even shakes/vibrates the car gently for a few seconds, until the rpm drops and then it runs smooth the rest of the day.
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I have the same little noise at start up. 2200 miles now and it has always done it. Going to take it in for the "check up" servicing and I'll ask about it, but I believe it is normal.
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08 C300, 04 Sienna XLE LTD AWD, 00 BMW M Roady, 98 SVT Contour
I already took my wife's c300 in for first service (3100 miles) and I've noticed it from day 2. I mentioned it to my SA, tech checked it out and stated it's normal.