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djs · 07-24-2009, 09:58 AM

i hear lifter noise on start up on L99 I have never had a new car that did that. any comments. thanks ..new to forum

BLUEMARO · 07-24-2009, 11:18 AM

Mine does that too, Ive learned it is normal. I hate it. Its more pronounced if the vehicle has sat for a couple or more days. It lasts for 3 or 4 seconds at the most. PM me for more info.

Arioch · 07-24-2009, 11:22 AM

I'm not an expert but I had something similar, chatter from the engine at startup that sounded like lifter noise. The lifter noise I've heard was 20 years ago so my memory might be off but that was the closest comparison I could make.

For me it was bad gas. If you look in the manual it talks about having a noise issue if you arent running quality gas. I had been filling up with 91 at Cheveron and was getting this noise, only on startup, went away within 30 secs and didnt hear it again. Once I changed to Valero 91 gas I the noise never came back.

My guess is that's probably your issue, but if trying a different gas station doesnt change the situation you will definately want to take it to the dealership and have them check it out.

Missile Man · 07-24-2009, 11:55 AM

I'm at 800 miles and have not experienced lifter noise. My Camaro is garaged so I would defiantly notice lifter noise. You've checked the engine oil level right.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-24-2009, 01:38 PM

I hear it from time to time. Went away for the most part after my 810 mile oil change.

07-24-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
djs Drives: 2010 2 ss rs cyber gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 12	lifter noise on start up with L99 i hear lifter noise on start up on L99 I have never had a new car that did that. any comments. thanks ..new to forum

07-24-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	I'm at 800 miles and have not experienced lifter noise. My Camaro is garaged so I would defiantly notice lifter noise. You've checked the engine oil level right. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

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07-24-2009, 11:18 AM	#2
BLUEMARO A Classical Greek Drives: DTS, Bonneville and an SS ! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grand Blanc MI Posts: 226	Mine does that too, Ive learned it is normal. I hate it. Its more pronounced if the vehicle has sat for a couple or more days. It lasts for 3 or 4 seconds at the most. PM me for more info.

07-24-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Arioch Drives: 2010 Camaro Victory Red 2SSRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	I'm not an expert but I had something similar, chatter from the engine at startup that sounded like lifter noise. The lifter noise I've heard was 20 years ago so my memory might be off but that was the closest comparison I could make. For me it was bad gas. If you look in the manual it talks about having a noise issue if you arent running quality gas. I had been filling up with 91 at Cheveron and was getting this noise, only on startup, went away within 30 secs and didnt hear it again. Once I changed to Valero 91 gas I the noise never came back. My guess is that's probably your issue, but if trying a different gas station doesnt change the situation you will definately want to take it to the dealership and have them check it out.

07-24-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I hear it from time to time. Went away for the most part after my 810 mile oil change.