Gen. 1 V6 rattle noise

by **FFguy808** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:11 pm

My Solara has this rattling sound (sounds like small bits rattle) when accelarating...doesn't have this sound when park and I rev the engine..I only notice it in accelaration..

anybody has this problem or is just normal?

by **D-money** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:13 pm

its called chatter usually caused by cheap gas or low oil

by **FFguy808** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:32 pm

I use Shell 91 octane gas plus octane booster additive every fill up and my oil is at the correct oil level... :lol:

by **corlon** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:05 pm

i got a rattle / buzz noise under hard acceleration after a cpe intake install. come to find its the cowl piece at the base of the windshield vibrating. check that maybe?

by **RandySolara** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:52 pm

thats normal my friend, the vibration may cause something to sound like that when u accelabrate.

1, Engine strong 2, Engine shaking

Thats why u sometimes hear that after install SRI CAI or CP-E Intake, more power more sound lol

I usually hear that noise after i do tune-up oil,air filter, n Super Fuel changes. Check under ur hood see if some bolt is losen, tighten it.

by **nemoxfishy** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:06 am

I have the same rattling sound too. I think we're fine.

by **FFguy808** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:33 am

gon check out the exhaust bolts tomorrow and the rear exhaust manifold...

by **mazen222** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:42 am

if you dont hear it when parked nor when you rev, then its something related to the wheels.

check your parking brake... try to pull it a pit when you're rolling slowy to see if it stops

by **GzNutz** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:55 am

I've got a rattling heat shield on my cat right now. When in park or neutral there is not enough vibration to get a rattle, but once the transmission is engaged the rattle begins. Is the rattle metal on metal, like sheet metal slapping?

by **FFguy808** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:00 pm

on mines, they sound like small coins hitting each other...only happens while im driving with the gas pedal pressed...

by **gnegroni** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:14 pm

FFguy808 wrote:on mines, they sound like small coins hitting each other...only happens while im driving with the gas pedal pressed...

I have some of this on my Gen2 manual, but only if I'm revving past 4,500 rpm and such.

by **D-money** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:16 pm

are you able to take a video? it would sure help

by **Ilovemylara** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:24 pm

Ahh.. that sounds like pinging... I run 93, but in the sumer my car always does it. The warmer air from summer being here will cause your engine to ping alot more.

Gen. 1 V6 rattle noise

Gen. 1 V6 rattle noise

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