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Camry1999 · 10-03-2009, 11:45 AM

Hey everyone,
My '05 Camry LE hit 65k miles the other day, I've been noticing a rattle between 1,000-2,500 RPM's; it goes away after a couple seconds though. It only does that when it's cold, @ the beginning when I first accelerate & rarely sometimes @ low speeds even after it heats up. I cannot for the life of me figure out what it is, can any one help?

MrSo0h0o · 10-03-2009, 12:32 PM

sounds like you are hearing the timing chain.. its normal

AlmightyCamry777 · 10-03-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSo0h0o

sounds like you are hearing the timing chain.. its normal

No doubt. Cold start, i always warm up the engine for 30 seconds before moving it to allow the oil to circulate. I'd try a lower or higher visc oil seasonal, and maybe an additive for kicks. My 02 V6 has had a chuff chuff sound at idle, that comes and goes - ? - tear the engine apart for a noise or something. I want it to outlive the payments for a few years and thats all. I have heard so many amazing toyota longevity stories that i change the oil often, and forget about the small things - if it needs something, it will tell you!