Tick...tick...tick...tick...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by SalixIncendium, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. SalixIncendium

    SalixIncendium Tree Hugging Environmentalist Wacko

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    When I start my 2013 Prius (the car just passed the 1000 mileage marker) cold, I notice a tick coming from the ICE that almost sounds like a lifter tick. I do remember reading somewhere (I've read so much Prius literature in the past couple of weeks, I could begin to guess where) that the car, when cold, fires after DTC. I noticed this twice now, once when the car had about 500 miles on it, and again this morning, though I'm sure this is occurring each time I start it cold. Is this noise typical or is this something I should bring to the dealership's attention?
     
    #1 SalixIncendium, Apr 3, 2013
  2. spiderman

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    Oh course I hear this every morning myself, but I got 42K ODO and about 5-6K on the OCI. Just make sure you have enough oil in it and don't worry. Remember if anything should happen, it is covered up to 60K/5yr.
     
    #2 spiderman, Apr 3, 2013
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