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Formentor VZ Hybrid - weird sound at cold start

Jan 14, 2024
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Hello!
I have the car for about 1 month and today when i started it in the garage a clicking sound or more like tapping sound was clearly audible (1.4 engine). Is it normal ? After a few minutes the sound fades away, also while the sound is present if i accelerate the car the sound also stops. Can you guys please guide me a little bit ? Car has 45.000 km, i will try to post a video also. Thank you!
 

jcbmally

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It may be just because the engine oil hasn’t circulated after being sat, but that is normal, once the oil has circulated the noise should go. I’d confirm it’s had an oil change too, low viscosity oil can cause it.
Failing the above it may be a noisy injector but that’s just a guess.
 
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Jan 14, 2024
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It may be just because the engine oil hasn’t circulated after being sat, but that is normal, once the oil has circulated the noise should go. I’d confirm it’s had an oil change too, low viscosity oil can cause it.
Failing the above it may be a noisy injector but that’s just a guess.
Thank you for your answer! I’m scheduled for oil change in february, so the oil might be a little worn out.
 
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