2003 infinti i 35. Rattling noise when driving slow

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LUISARIAS2509
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Car: infiniti i 35 2003

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I have a 03 infiniti i35, I have notice a rattling every time im Driving slow (ex: looking for parking) . I ve check for any code and nothing come up. Can anyone help me with this. Thanx.


MaximA32
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This goes back to your oil consumption issue. The rattle is happening because there isn't enough oil to create enough oil pressure for the oil to get up into the valve train and do it's job. I would stop driving the car until you've nailed down the oil consumption issue because chances are the motor is already on it's way out. How long have you had this issue?

LUISARIAS2509
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It been like this since i bought the car in 09. It also happens right after i change the oil.

dbaxRonin
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does it go away if you turn the a/c on? My old regal had a similar issue and it was the clutch in the compressor. With the a/c off, it would rattle like heck, but as soon as I engaged it, it would go away. I traded in the car before I got it fixed.

LUISARIAS2509
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No it happen with and without the ac on.

03max3.5Alex
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I know exactly what it may be
Last edited by 03max3.5Alex on Fri May 31, 2013 8:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.

03max3.5Alex
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Hey my opinion on that knock stop using regular fuel if you use real good gas it quiets my 03 max has that same proble she only likes the good gas but its not too serious they just made for premium octane fuel

LUISARIAS2509
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Car: infiniti i 35 2003

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its make the noise on all type of gas. but i'm not sure what it could be the car work fine its just that noise is anoying. I would like to know it is so i could try to fix it. It mignt not be a big deal.

OwnerCS
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How many miles does it have?

LUISARIAS2509
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ITS HAS 132,596.


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