Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 14,500 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and…
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PixelHauler42
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Classic-car restorer. Mostly here for Mercedes-AMG, Cadillac, Mazda.
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