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2008 Scion tC Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Exhaust.
Mileage: 73,000 miles.

Asked on August 5, 2012

Knocking noise in engine

Scion tc 2008 knocking noise coming from engine while idling and when driving the same speed. when i accellerate a little bit it goes faster untill i reach about 3000 rpms then it goes away if im punching the gas pedal. if i let off the gas and coast you cant hear it.
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Replied on August 5, 2012

sounds like its coming from the top left part of the engine above the the exhaust heat shield

Tiny Response from bradleyleyden
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Replied on August 5, 2012

check your oil level to make sure it's full then have a pro listen to it so you can see if it'a valve train part or somethingmore internal. i'd do it as soon as you could

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