2001 Toyota Rav4 Engine rattling

2001 TOYOTA RAV4
61,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Out of nowhere my car began hesitating when I accelerated and seemed rattly. When I
restarted it later in the day the check engine light came on. The car was vibrating when driving home. I opened the hood and could see the engine vibrating. Earlier this week my
battery went completely dead, even my preset radio stations and clock
were lost. Should I drive approx 9 miles Monday morning to the mechanic or
have it towed?
Mar 30, 2008 at 7:38 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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have it towed. could just be a bad plug wire but you dont want to damage the cat converter by driving a misfiring car.
Mar 30, 2008 at 7:41 AM
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