Q: My 206 c230 v6 engines makes some unusual notice especially when I accelerate faster

asked by on August 23, 2016

I hear a rattling sound when I try accelerating faster or when am climbing a hill...normally I don't hear the sound untill the engine is warmed up or about 10mins driving

My car has 95000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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