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Engine rattle sound under load?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by That_Prius_Car, Apr 26, 2015.

  1. That_Prius_Car

    That_Prius_Car Austin Kinser

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    Hi everyone, maybe I'm just being too paranoid, but today I drove my 2006 G2 Prius with 59,000 miles to the park and had the windows down. I climbed a hill for a good while that had the engine under load and there was a concrete wall beside me, and I could hear a very very faint metallic-like rattle. I mentioned it to my partner who listened and said he couldn't even hear it, so maybe it is just me.

    I always use Exxon gas, and the oil was just changed last month with Mobile 1. I don't think the heat shield is loose? Hmm. Or maybe the 1.5 just sounds tickety compared to the G3 I have.
     
  2. bisco

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    9 year old car, it's very possible something is touching and vibrating. i wouldn't worry about it.
     
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