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piotrp · 01-30-2008, 11:36 PM

I have 08 LE V6 every time temp. drops below 10 engine makes some kind of metalic friction noise for a second when started.Has anybody experienced somthing like that?

Tobeit · 01-30-2008, 11:39 PM

If as described, your new car should not do that... . Let a mechanics at your dealer check it out. it's really cold in our place right now as well.

suki355 · 01-31-2008, 12:22 AM

i have a 2008 v4 and i live in chicago. Mine does that too in the beginning for a split sec when it's really cold.

njerald · 01-31-2008, 12:25 AM

Gotta love those V4's...................

ebumdude · 01-31-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by njerald

Gotta love those V4's...................

LoL...

danorthface · 01-31-2008, 12:31 AM

try synthetic motor oil

MikaBM · 01-31-2008, 02:24 AM

Mine does the same thing. When it's below 10-15F, sounds like something is stucked inside the engine.

piotrp · 01-31-2008, 01:00 PM

Thank you all for input.Dealer tells me to leave my car over night so they can pin point the problem.I find it hard to believe that they had not come across this problem before.

RICO8458 · 01-31-2008, 01:27 PM

The japanese never fought in cold weather, that is why we should buy german cars if we live in cold climates since they had great experience at stalingrad. lol.

CamrySExxx · 01-31-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RICO8458

The japanese never fought in cold weather, that is why we should buy german cars if we live in cold climates since they had great experience at stalingrad. lol.

So we should buy cars based on previous war battles? i guess its time for you to buy a vee dub eh since it gets pretty cold in NY

geoff5093 · 01-31-2008, 04:10 PM

I know exactly what you are talking about. Whenever it is under 15-20F, I hear a very similar type of noise for a fraction of a second before it turns over, I'll try to make a video of it if it gets cold enough soon.

suki355 · 01-31-2008, 07:40 PM

keep us informed and let us know what the dealer finds out. thanks!

GrayCamrySE07 · 02-02-2008, 12:44 PM

I experience the same thing and I have a V6 Camry. It seems like the 6th gen Camry is a big baby in really cold weather. I also own a 2K1 Maxima and it always starts right up in really cold temps. Never any problems with the Max's VQ! Thinking about putting this big baby camry away for the winter and rolling out the Max since it loves freezing temps! Also seems as the Max throws out much warmer heat when set half way (about 70- 72 degrees) compared to the camry heat turn all the way up! Camry also takes much longer to warm up. All fluids are topped off, no leaks, Camry only has 6K miles on it! Any one else experience this????

Tobeit · 02-02-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

Gotta love those V4's...................

Nice contribution to the topic on hand, very helpful to the OP...hey, did you polish your Lexus sign lately?

CamrySExxx · 02-02-2008, 03:53 PM

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