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2010 Camry 4-cylinder engine rattle on start up NEW THREAD

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#1 ·
Dear Forum,
There is a Thread addressing this but I see it has dwindled out.
I just purchased a used 2010 Camry with 4-cyl engine and automatic Trans. There is a rattle noise every time I start the car from a cold start. Lo and behold there is a Service Bulletin for just this problem:

T-SB-0146-10 June 9, 2010 Brief Engine Knock/Rattle at Cold Startup (1AR/2AR)
This also applies to the 2009-2-11 Highlander, 09-11 RAV4, 2011 Sienna and 09-11 Venza.
So I check out the warranty covered work only to find it covers up to 6 years or 60,000 miles. My car is four years old, but has 87,000 miles. Evidently the previous owner did not take time to have the work done or it was not significant when he owned it to take it in for Warranty repair.
So couple questions??
~Is there any hope of having the work pro-rated by Toyota dealer, given it is a known problem? I doubt it but has anyone had success dealing with Toyota on this issue?
~If I cannot get it done with Toyota help, how much will getting the repair done at my usual mechanic? The procedure calls out buying certain parts, by the way.
~What happens if I DO NOT repair this loud noise? Is it lack of oil getting to certain parts, something else?

Your experience and such would be appreciated.
Thank you,
2010_Camry_Oahu
 
#5 ·
If any of you experiencing this issue are not running a Toyota filter and the recommended 5/20 or 0/20 oil, I'd start there. You'd be amazed at the weirdness a non-OEM filter will cause.
 
#12 ·
Have you taken it to the dealer? Mine's going in tomorrow afternoon to hopefully apply this TSB. Wish me luck!

My last TSB application didn't go as smooth as planned. I had to convince the dealership it applied to my car. They were clueless. But I'm going back home and taking it to the dealer I purchased it from this time.
 
#13 ·
best luck for you gyota.
i hope your car's problem fix successfully ?
I didn't bring it to dealer and I Am try to use the cleaner because I think my engine very dirty after that i will bring it to dealer.

Just i can't understand it is mecanicien engine problem or not. why it is not repeated while the engine hot?
and let me explain during start the engine i heard rattle noise and I shut off the engine after one minute next I didn't hear anything when i start engine again ?:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
 
#14 ·
This issue is pretty much the annoying trademark of Toyota engine, new or old, and has been a problem for many many years now throughout various Toyota models. There is a ton of threads on here related to this problem.


The problem is oil cannot get up to the VVT cam gears quick enough during a cold start. If you watch the video on youtube on how VVT works you will understand why it will rattle if oil cannot get up there in time.


The rattle does not usually repeat itself after the engine is warm or starting it again right after because oil has already reached the part. Many people have found using 0w-20 synthetic oil helps with the rattle but does not eliminate it. At least with synthetic oil you know there is a small layer of protection while waiting for the oil to go up.


That being said many of us just live with it. Many who have had the TSB procedure done after a while it just came back. All of the Toyotas in my household have the rattle and oil consumption but we just ignore it and keep up regular maintenance.


Also, yes, the 4-cyl camry is also known for oil consumption I guess another trademark of Toyota.
 
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Well, the 4 cyl 2.4L on the 2007-2009 is known for oil consumption. There is a service bulletin that just came out for this and Toyota will repair and/or reimburse you if you have already had it repaired. Must be 10 years old or less, and 150k miles or less. Car needs to have the consumption measured first to determine if excessive. See other thread. But my 2010 with the 4cy 2.5L does not consume oil.
 
#15 ·
Well mine got "fixed" this morning. I didn't think the dealer would be able to hear the noise due to me driving it yesterday (warming up the engine) and having them actually check it yesterday. But they called and said they heard it and would fix it this morning. So even if it comes back or persists, I now have some new parts in my motor which makes me feel better.

I agree that this is just a Toyota thing that we should get used to though. I remember going out looking at minivans with my parents a long time ago and we thought it was so weird that a brand new Toyota Previa (right?) van had a ticking sound when it was running. This was like 15 years ago. I actually really like the way those vans look.
 
#18 ·
I have camry 4 CYL Dual vvt-i engine and it has rattle noise during cold start for one second .I changed the oil to Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W20 but noise not fixed ,so TBS can solve the problem permanent or not?
engine flush by cleaner can help me ?
it is possible rattle noise came out because Of OCV issue or dirty OCV filter dirty or screen filter?
mileage of my camry is 93 KMile ,please share you experience and advice me how to solve it by the best way.


i read so many thread but i didn't get the real experiment with this issue and the right way to solved it .

this is the video in my camry 2010 rattle noise during first startup.
 
#21 ·
I have camry 4 CYL Dual vvt-i engine and it has rattle noise during cold start for one second .I changed the oil to Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W20 but noise not fixed ,so TBS can solve the problem permanent or not?
engine flush by cleaner can help me ?
it is possible rattle noise came out because Of OCV issue or dirty OCV filter dirty or screen filter?
mileage of my camry is 93 KMile ,please share you experience and advice me how to solve it by the best way.


i read so many thread but i didn't get the real experiment with this issue and the right way to solved it .

this is the video in my camry 2010 rattle noise during first startup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F19ZtP3birE
can you do a video without applying gas/throttle?
 
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#25 ·
You can drive just 65-70 mph not 100 like my neighbor
You have to get it up to 100 every now and then for a little fun. Every out of town trip I take I do this. I'm just very careful where and when I do it. I'm surprised how easily it goes from 70 to 90-100 after how slow it is to get up to speed. I know imports are always like this though. My 97' Maxima was slow getting up to 60 but after that it was very quick. 100 in no time at all.
 
#22 · (Edited)
thank you gyota for your care
sorry kak gyota
actually I Am not mechanician person(I AM comunication engineering ) and i don't know how to do it ?
I purchased my car (camry 2010 4 CYL dual vvt-i,mileage 92 Kmile(USA model)) and I think nothing applied to the engine, it is original as is it ,no service applied till now.
now I have the rattle noise and oil consumption and I used 5w-20 valvoline oil ?
next step I will provide new video and oil consumption test to more clarifying the problem.
i want to know what is the exact issue and i can solve it by change oil type or cleaner, if not i will try sell it or repair it .

I don't understand why there is no any blue smock if engine counsum oil and why rattle noise heard just when the engine cold
 
#24 ·
No problem it just sounded like you were giving it gas. It's a shame you're having such a bad oil consumption issue on such a new car.Without me going back and reading everything, you've had it checked/checked yourself for leaks right? It shouldn't be leaking but you never know. Changing your PCV valve may help with something? It could be dirty/clogged with 93k on it. They are cheap from the dealer... around $8 I think.

I've been using Mobil 1 0w-20 since I purchased mine a year and a half ago fyi.

That is pretty "rattley" though. I'm not all that mechanically inclined myself but I don't feel like it should be doing that no matter what oil you use. And it's louder than your typical Toyota tapping noise. Have you gotten a Toyota dealer's opinion on this?
 
#26 ·
could you show me the location of PCV valve by picture?
I was bring it to mechanical person said it is nothing drive it until the sound continuously louder after that change came shift and another one said it is heard during startup because egine dirty .
I used the cleaner to flush the engine but not gone .
I will bring it to technician to check it by PC ?
I think my engie very dirty. may be engine filters leakage.