Facing regular noises on your car has a tendency to be distressing, a vehicle is so elaborate that it is generally difficult to determine its source and even more problematic to find the part that triggers it. In case you too have previously experienced a cold engine noise on your Toyota Aygo, we can definitely help you. Indeed, we made the decision to write this content page in order to review the main triggers of an engine that rattles when cold on your Toyota Aygo. First we will check out engines that is rattling only when turned on, then because of unsuitable oil and finally because of glow plugs.
The engine of my Toyota Aygo is rattling only when starting
If the engine of your Toyota Aygo makes a cold rattles, especially when starting and which ends fairly quickly 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 harmed and therefore take time to make the oil rise when it is still very viscous. If this is your case, after a few tens of seconds the engine that slams your Toyota Aygo should return to normal functions because the lubrication of the engine will be done naturally, be sure you check the condition of the engine.
Engine of my Toyota Aygo that rattles when cold because of too fluid oil
Another option which can explain an engine which cold rattling on your Toyota Aygo is that during an oil change the selection of oil was not best, 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 picked, it is possible that when cold, the lubrication it allows is not enough to limit engine slamming, compare the oil used and the oil suggested by the manufacturer, if your engine clicking is strong or if it persists on your Toyota Aygo, do not be reluctant to change it with the right oil.
Engine that rattles when cold on my Toyota Aygo 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 Toyota Aygo glow plugs that are defectives. Indeed, a dead spark plug will cause the attached cylinder not to heat up and will provoke a stronger rattles on an engine Toyota Aygo, so think about trying out the state of your spark plugs separately using a multimeter, it may be that only one is involved like all of them. Here, we have listed to you, the main reasons of an engine that cold slam on a car, do not be reluctant to read our page dedicated to your car to find additional info on all the breakdowns linked to your vehicle.
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