i have started to notice a rattle after the fluid swap. it is most noticeable in 3rd gear under load from 1500rpm up...
gonna have the dealer check it this week
gonna have the dealer check it this week
Thank you jzamp86. Please let me what your dealer says. I will also report what my dealer says (this Wednesday).i have started to notice a rattle after the fluid swap. it is most noticeable in 3rd gear under load from 1500rpm up...
gonna have the dealer check it this week
Do you only expierience this when the engine is cold? If so mine does the exact same thing. I dont let the RPM get up that high until the engine has warmed up then the noise is completely gone. I'm sure it is piston or valvetrain noise from a cold motor. Perfectly normal. Keep those RPM's down or let it warm up before you drive it.I have a very similar problem:
2011 GT rattle ~ 2500-3000rpm! HELP! - MustangForums.com
I could not find a discussion in this forum.
Please help.... only got about 100 miles on my new GT. Called the salesman and his reply is this: "The noise sounds to me like an inspection cover or heat shield that came loose by the bell housing and would make a tinny sounding noise. "
Will take the car to dealer's service on Wednesday.
Anyone encountered similar problem?
Thanks.
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Thanks ohiowaterfowler. I experience this regardless when the engine is warm or cold. Also, I don't rev the engine too high during this break-in period; I keep it between 2500-4500 RPM. The noise is particularly noticeable when the gear is in either 2 or 3 and gas is applied.Do you only expierience this when the engine is cold? If so mine does the exact same thing. I dont let the RPM get up that high until the engine has warmed up then the noise is completely gone. I'm sure it is piston or valvetrain noise from a cold motor. Perfectly normal. Keep those RPM's down or let it warm up before you drive it.
Don't think it's a #8, no smoke, loss of power or constant rattle... found another forum that talk about it in depth, there is a TSB on it as well.Sounds like the dreaded #8 death rattle. Get your affairs in order, or, Get under the hood at start up, listen for the noise, and then press on the exhaust manifold heat schields with a screwdriver at cold start, and see if the rattle stops......When all else fails, take it to the Dealer.......Plum