1996 2.2 Liter - Engine Noisy On First Start Of Day
#1
1996 2.2 Liter - Engine Noisy On First Start Of Day
I find when starting the engine for the first time, it seems to be noisier than usual.
After at most five minutes of driving, the noise disappears. I only notice the noise when stopped at a light, which always happens.
I'm using high mileage oil, and just filled up with premium gas, based on the articles I've read about carbon build-up.
When the engine is started subsequently the same day, there's no unusual noise at all.
Rob
After at most five minutes of driving, the noise disappears. I only notice the noise when stopped at a light, which always happens.
I'm using high mileage oil, and just filled up with premium gas, based on the articles I've read about carbon build-up.
When the engine is started subsequently the same day, there's no unusual noise at all.
Rob
#2
Two comments:
- It sounds like it is time for a valve adjustment; most likely the cause of your startup noise.
- Lose the premium fuel, not good for your engine. Carbon build-up is more likely to happen with premium fuel in an engine not designed for that fuel, than using the proper fuel.
#3
Two comments:
- It sounds like it is time for a valve adjustment; most likely the cause of your startup noise.
- Lose the premium fuel, not good for your engine. Carbon build-up is more likely to happen with premium fuel in an engine not designed for that fuel, than using the proper fuel.
Is a valve adjustment something Honda must do?
What should this kind of work cost?
OK, thanks for the info. regarding premium fuel - interesting.
Rob
#4
The valves can be adjust by almost anyone.
Do you know when the timing belt and that was last changed? I ask because of the age and miles on the car - assuming the milage in your signature is correct.
EDIT: I now see that the timing belt question is being discussed in another thread you have.
Do you know when the timing belt and that was last changed? I ask because of the age and miles on the car - assuming the milage in your signature is correct.
EDIT: I now see that the timing belt question is being discussed in another thread you have.
Last edited by poorman212; 05-03-2014 at 09:13 AM.
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