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2004 Nissan Maxima Tapping Engine noise when car is cold

Tiny
NACIE
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  • 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 58,000 MILES
About a week ago, when I started my car I heard a tapping noise. Once the car is warm the noise stops. A friend told me to have my oil level checked and to change the oil. Well I was short about 2 quarts. So my oil was changed (Pennzoil 5W30 QT). It still makes the light tapping noise when I start the car but it goes away once the car is warmed up. Can you tell me the problem.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010 AT 7:31 PM

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Tiny
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What you have is a lifter/s leakdown problem it disappears when t he engine is at normal operating temperature, all is fine till its park again and shows up during a cold starts
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010 AT 7:46 PM

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