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I have an 03 Corolla. When I accelerate, I hear this rattling noise. I think this noise is attributing to my loss of miles per gallon as well. does anyone know what might be causing this noise? please help!!
Apr 9, 2007 at 12:14 AM
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[quote:fed467f067="ack"]I have an 03 Corolla. When I accelerate, I hear this rattling noise. I think this noise is attributing to my loss of miles per gallon as well. does anyone know what might be causing this noise? please help!![/quote:fed467f067]

Maybe spark knock/detonation-try changing to higher octane fuel and see what happens
Apr 9, 2007 at 6:08 AM
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