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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Default 05 Accord Valve Clatter--Any ideas?

Hi guys,

I have an I4, 05 Accord with 12,000 miles. Since the 2nd oil change @ 7k miles (Pennzoil 5W-20 and Fil Tech honda filter) I'm experiencing a valve clatter (so I think it is, or it could be a ping as well) when I pull away from my driveway on the way to work (or anytime the car's been sitting for 8+ hours).

This is ever so slight, that most people won't notice (I bet the stealer won't too), but it will last (or is noticeable) under acceleration until the engine is warmed up. BTW, I let the car warm up for about a minute; until the tach drops a bit (the car is garaged, and I live in California)

Anyone else experienced this problem? Any ideas or solutions would be appreciated.
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