2002 Dodge Stratus Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Noise, Engine damage.
Mileage: 89,000 miles.
Mileage: 89,000 miles.
Asked on January 18, 2013
Dodge Stratus Engine Problem
What could a rattling/grinding noise be under the hood when i start thr car it will go away for a minute then comes back ?
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Replied on January 18, 2013
It could be any of the belt driven accessories including a water pump.
Replied on January 27, 2013
What you may be hearing is the timing chain rattling against the block. On high-mileage Stratus's upon initial start-up they will rattle for a few moments and then the noise goes away. If you have the 2.7 make sure you change the oil promptly or you will have major engine damage due to sludge build-up. Google this engine, you won't like what you hear.