My 1997 ES300 with 50000 miles has been a wonderful car. However the last two times I started the car after sitting two days, I hear what was valve lifter noise on previous cars that I have owned. The noise disipates quickly, but is very loud. This has been such a smooth running engine that at times I have to check the instrument panel after I start, to see if the engine is really running. I have been changing oil regularly using the recommended grade. Is there another possible cause of that type of noise? How big of a repair job is it, if it is a valve lifter? Regards Rich Rossler
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19 years ago