I finally got a reply from an engine builder in the area and he laughed at me and said drive it it will not hurt a thing just keep the oil and filter changed and it will last no need to replace anything

well that is the question is it a problem from a mechanical point of view or is it just a discomfort? I have read lots of stuff on this problem and a couple say that if it is not fixed it will break and your engine will be filled with little parts of metal that will ruin the engine and you will have...

my 2009 just started this rattle when it got cold. I tried the starter first still doing it and then changed the oil to a synthetic along with a new filter still not better. wonder how much this would cost at the dealer car only has 85000 miles on it and runs great

that is the noise my 2009 Vibe is making now. I have 85000 miles on it now so no warranty repair for this baby

The noise you hear is from the hydraulic cam gear actuators in the variable valve timing system. The noise goes away as soon as the oil pressure builds up after starting the engine. think this might be on track my mechanic friend said take out the synthetic oil and put a 10-30 regular oil in it and...

well bought a new starter and put it on and that was not the noise. talked to a friend and he said it was the cam guides pumping up at start and I need a heavy weight oil not synthetic.

thanks to all

I have a weird question. I had a 2003 vibe back a while ago and I seem to remember when I hit the key to lock the doors the horn would honk like all of the cars do now. Well my vibe when I hit the key it will lock but no noise. am I dreaming or is something not hooked up?

thanks that makes me feel a little better. I was worried that something was wrong with the engine

Just bought a nice looking 2009 vibe to have around for a second vehicle. Only 86000 miles and is in good shape 1.8l engine auto trans. only problem is when I first start it after sitting all night it makes a noise from engine almost like it is out of oil. I installed a new filter and put synthetic ...

I just picked up a nice 2009 vibe with the 1.8l engine and auto trans. when I start it in the morning first thing it sound like it is going to fall apart for a few seconds then I quiets out and runs fine. sounds like it is out of oil so I changed the filter (wix) and put synthetic oil in it and stil...

It is the 1.8l engine with automatic trans.

Just bought a nice looking 2009 vibe to have around for a second vehicle. Only 86000 miles and is in good shape. only problem is when I first start it after sitting all night it makes a noise from engine almost like it is out of oil. new filter and oil done might have to look at the tensioner or ???...