Hi guys,
I seem to have an issue (I think) with the engine in my Stilo.
When starting cold, it makes a strange noise. I cannot describe it, but I've made a video of it below. This started ever since I came back from a major road trip, and I was in a hurry to get to the airport fast so I drove 100 mph for a long time (which shouldn't be an issue anyway), then left the car standing, not started, for about 3 weeks.
The noise is only visible for 1-2 minutes during cold start. After the choke is deactivated, sound is gone. Revving the car to the same RPM as choke did does not replicate the noise.
The car had it's oil changed 9000 km ago. The oil was a little low, but not beyond the dot. Oil used is Petronas Selenia 10W40. Been using this oil ever since I've bought the car, it's also recommended by FIAT. Filters changed 10 months ago as well.
The camblet, etc, have been changed in 2008 at 88000 km. The car now has 142000 km, so everything is due this year.
I've opened the oil cap and listened to the engine running, it doesn't seem to be affected by the rattle in any way and, apart from the diesel sound coming from the variator, sounds just fine.
Could you fine people please advise what you think this is? Noise starts at 00:00 and ends on 00:55.
Thank you so much.
Vlad.
http://youtu.be/j9Vc5F46o-Q
I seem to have an issue (I think) with the engine in my Stilo.
When starting cold, it makes a strange noise. I cannot describe it, but I've made a video of it below. This started ever since I came back from a major road trip, and I was in a hurry to get to the airport fast so I drove 100 mph for a long time (which shouldn't be an issue anyway), then left the car standing, not started, for about 3 weeks.
The noise is only visible for 1-2 minutes during cold start. After the choke is deactivated, sound is gone. Revving the car to the same RPM as choke did does not replicate the noise.
The car had it's oil changed 9000 km ago. The oil was a little low, but not beyond the dot. Oil used is Petronas Selenia 10W40. Been using this oil ever since I've bought the car, it's also recommended by FIAT. Filters changed 10 months ago as well.
The camblet, etc, have been changed in 2008 at 88000 km. The car now has 142000 km, so everything is due this year.
I've opened the oil cap and listened to the engine running, it doesn't seem to be affected by the rattle in any way and, apart from the diesel sound coming from the variator, sounds just fine.
Could you fine people please advise what you think this is? Noise starts at 00:00 and ends on 00:55.
Thank you so much.
Vlad.
http://youtu.be/j9Vc5F46o-Q
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