Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
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| Cause | Correction |
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| Incorrect oil filter without anti-drainback feature | Install the correct oil filter. Maintenance Items |
| Incorrect oil viscosity | Drain the engine oil and replace with the correct viscosity oil. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers |
| High stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA), valve lifter, leak down rate | Replace the SHLAs, valve lifters, as required. |
| Worn crankshaft thrust bearing |
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| Damaged or faulty oil filter bypass valve |
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| Malfunctioning camshaft position actuators - improper oil viscosity or contamination. | Isolate the noise to a specific camshaft position actuator. Disconnect the electrical connector on the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves and start the vehicle. If noise is gone, repeat procedure to limit to an individual actuator. Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 , or Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 2 |