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Small rattle when accelerating

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Rickyland, Sep 26, 2022.

  1. Rickyland

    Rickyland Junior Member

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    I was driving a 2015 Prius, recently, when it went from 0-20 mph normally. Stepping on the gas pedal lightly to accelerate the car from 20-30mph appears a small creaking sound under the car, above 30mph the car runs smoothly normally. Please tell me what is wrong with my car?
     
    #1 Rickyland, Sep 26, 2022
  2. Tombukt2

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    Well creaking is generally not descript of head gasket . Look more for a bucking kinda feel.. creaking and groaning descriptions are usually something to do with suspension I've noticed.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Sep 26, 2022
  3. bisco

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    loose aero cover or heat shields?

    how many miles on her?
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 26, 2022
  4. bettergolf

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    Check to see that the "stick" that holds the hood open is secured in it's clip. Mine has weakened and if I shut the hood too hard the stick will fall loose and lay on the engine. It makes a small rattle as you say when gently accelerating. I don't think it would hurt anything but now that I recognize the rattle, I can replace it and close the hood a bit more gently.
     
    #4 bettergolf, Sep 26, 2022
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    This looks like a double thread...I replied in the other one.
     
    #5 bettergolf, Sep 26, 2022
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