loud engine knock at start-up - 05 sequoia

Feb 28, 2005 Last reply: 21 years ago 2 Replies
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My new Sequoia with less than 4k miles sat for 3 days and at start up knocked loudly for 4-5 seconds before quieting down. The temp in the garage over those 3 days was between 35 and 55 degrees f. The oil had been changed by the dealership at 2,500 miles. I like an early change with a new car. The knocking was so loud it seemed loud with the windows closed. The dealer said this is "normal" when the vehicle is not driven for 3 days. I have never had this exeperience before with cars I left for as much as a week or two undriven.



Is it normal?



Are you sure its engine knock and not a/c compressor knock? Try turning off the a/c and the defrost and see if it still knocks. Thats all I can tell you without hearing it for myself. Sorry...

"toyotawiz" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@localhost.talkaboutautos.com:

You're not much of a "wiz" are you?

It's piston slap. Common these days. Annoying but harmless.

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