Q: Intake valve
Well I believe the problem of the car might be an intake or exaust valve. I have video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfL51YA0pZE I dont know if the weather caused it. And how this car just sat for twelve year but was turned on every month this problem has been their since the beginning of the year of 2017. Should I do the most simple and change the oil? And if it is a valve how much would a mechanic charge?
My car has 64060 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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