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There is a rattle under the hood in what sounds like the right side. I asked folks at the place where I get my oil changed, where they do not do engine work. However, they asked me to accelerate and the rattling (clicking) got louder but then it quieted down. I want to have my car towed to a mechanic near a rental car place where I'm going in the morning. I want to be somewhat informed before going in there. Is there someone who can lend insight at this time? Thanks.
My car has 263000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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