Facing repeated noises on your car will probably be upsetting, a automobile is so complex that it is most of the time hard to discover its origin and even more complicated to find the part that motives it. In the event you too have already experienced a cold engine noise on your Genesis G80, we can definitely support you. Indeed, our editorial staff made the decision to write this content in order to review the main motives of an engine that rattles when cold on your Genesis G80. First we will take a look at engines that is rattling only when starting, then because of improper oil and finally because of glow plugs.

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The engine of my Genesis G80 is rattling only when starting

If the engine of your Genesis G80 generates a cold rattles, especially when starting and which disappear before long afterwards, it is possible that your engine lubrication is to blame. Indeed, the oil strainer (the part that sucks up the oil and makes it rise to the top of the engine) can be damaged and therefore take some time to make the oil rise when it is still very thick. If this is your case, after a few tens of seconds the engine that slams your Genesis G80 should come back to normal functions because the lubrication of the engine will be done naturally, remember to verify the condition of the engine.

Engine of my Genesis G80 that rattles when cold because of too fluid oil

Another possibility which can explain an engine which cold rattling on your Genesis G80 is that during an oil change the selection of oil was not perfect, indeed, engine oils differ on their viscosity, which we will compare with the “W” value, the higher this value is the thicker the oil will be and vice versa. If a too fluid oil has been chosen, it is possible that when cold, the lubrication it allows is not enough to limit engine slamming, compare the oil used and the oil recommended by the manufacturer, if your engine clicking is strong or if it persists on your Genesis G80, do not hesitate to change it with the right oil.

Engine that rattles when cold on my Genesis G80 cause of the glow plugs

If you have a diesel engine, your engine is rattling when cold, and it has difficulty starting when it is cold, it may be your Genesis G80 glow plugs that are defectives. Indeed, a dead spark plug will trigger the linked cylinder not to heat up and will cause a stronger rattles on an engine Genesis G80, so think about testing the state of your spark plugs independently using a multimeter, it may be that only one is concerned like all of them. Here, we have described to you, the main factors of an engine that cold slam on a car, do not hesitate to read our page specialized to your car to find more information on all the breakdowns linked to your motor vehicle.

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