2002 Nissan X Trail Engine Ratlles On Start About 30 Seconds Stops Drives

2002 NISSAN X-TRAIL
80,000 MILES
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TJ TOMS
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my engine ratlles on start up and about 30 seconds then stops and drives smooothly thereafter. why the rattling noise?
Mar 10, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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IT could be a few things. Is the oil clean and full? As far as the noise, it is hard for me to diagnose without hearing it. It could be something loose, a collapsed lifter, bearing noise... You need to find a mechanic with a trained ear that will take a minute and listen to it. Or, you can upload a video of the vehicle being started so I can try to hear the noise.
Mar 11, 2013 at 5:31 AM
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