Q: noise when starts cold
My GMC Sierra with only 4000 miles on it makes a rattling noise when it starts. Then the noise stops after hitting 210 temperature on it. This only happens in the mornings. It sounds like something is loose or just vibrating against other metal. I don't have any other problems with my truck. It's just the noise. It doesn't sound like a piston slap. Do you have any idea what is causing the noise?
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