Valve noise at cold start

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Dec 24, 2006 | 08:43 AM

ehantny

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Valve noise at cold start

I am hearing noises coming from thevalves of my 2000 civic during cold start. It only last a couple of seconds. It has 115K on it. Any thoughts?

Dec 24, 2006 | 10:35 AM

Misha

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RE: Valve noise at cold start

Why do you think they are from valves? How does this sound, try to be more specific.

Dec 24, 2006 | 01:59 PM

Marty

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RE: Valve noise at cold start

could be a number of things, what type of oil do you use?

Dec 28, 2006 | 02:10 PM

ehantny

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RE: Valve noise at cold start

It sounds like a low metal contact slap. I use 5W30 oil Quaker state winter sythetic blend.

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