Two issues I need help with
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Two issues I need help with
I absolutely love my SLK55. It's awesome, but I have two issues I could do with some help with.
I will be needing new tires (9000 miles on the originals (-: ). Does anyone have recommendations - I live in Oregon, where we have wet winters and bone dry summers, so I want something that works well in both conditions... Any suggestions??
I also have an engine rattle problem - when driving normally, I have noticed it at around 3000 rpm - it's pretty quiet, but noticeable - it's like old cars with their rocker/tappets set wrong - Any ideas - I have also recently noticed when it has been cold, the noise has been much louder and pronounced at 2000 rpm to about 3000rpm and goes away after a mile or so.
Will be taking it back to the dealer to get it checked, but I was wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with this problem?
Many thanks
I will be needing new tires (9000 miles on the originals (-: ). Does anyone have recommendations - I live in Oregon, where we have wet winters and bone dry summers, so I want something that works well in both conditions... Any suggestions??
I also have an engine rattle problem - when driving normally, I have noticed it at around 3000 rpm - it's pretty quiet, but noticeable - it's like old cars with their rocker/tappets set wrong - Any ideas - I have also recently noticed when it has been cold, the noise has been much louder and pronounced at 2000 rpm to about 3000rpm and goes away after a mile or so.
Will be taking it back to the dealer to get it checked, but I was wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with this problem?
Many thanks
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Lotus Elise SLK55
I absolutely love my SLK55. It's awesome, but I have two issues I could do with some help with.
I will be needing new tires (9000 miles on the originals (-: ). Does anyone have recommendations - I live in Oregon, where we have wet winters and bone dry summers, so I want something that works well in both conditions... Any suggestions??
I also have an engine rattle problem - when driving normally, I have noticed it at around 3000 rpm - it's pretty quiet, but noticeable - it's like old cars with their rocker/tappets set wrong - Any ideas - I have also recently noticed when it has been cold, the noise has been much louder and pronounced at 2000 rpm to about 3000rpm and goes away after a mile or so.
Will be taking it back to the dealer to get it checked, but I was wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with this problem?
Many thanks
I will be needing new tires (9000 miles on the originals (-: ). Does anyone have recommendations - I live in Oregon, where we have wet winters and bone dry summers, so I want something that works well in both conditions... Any suggestions??
I also have an engine rattle problem - when driving normally, I have noticed it at around 3000 rpm - it's pretty quiet, but noticeable - it's like old cars with their rocker/tappets set wrong - Any ideas - I have also recently noticed when it has been cold, the noise has been much louder and pronounced at 2000 rpm to about 3000rpm and goes away after a mile or so.
Will be taking it back to the dealer to get it checked, but I was wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with this problem?
Many thanks
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I have the same noise. It happens upon early acceleration. I thought it might be the lifters, but i'm no expert. I noticed it after putting in the green filters. More air causing engine changes? It is barely noticeable so I am not worried.
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wow wow... i think you guys are mixing two issues..
the rattle at idle is lifters. they should be quiet, but some customers are reporting noise- especially at start. most of the time mercedes will do nothing about it unless it is bad...
the rattle at initial acceleration - is most likely pinging. adding better air filters might lean you a out a bit and make you more prone to pinging. put back the original filters - if you still have same noise at acceleration- you have a problem.
alex
the rattle at idle is lifters. they should be quiet, but some customers are reporting noise- especially at start. most of the time mercedes will do nothing about it unless it is bad...
the rattle at initial acceleration - is most likely pinging. adding better air filters might lean you a out a bit and make you more prone to pinging. put back the original filters - if you still have same noise at acceleration- you have a problem.
alex
