So I have had timing chain tensioner noise since I got my car with just under 30,000 miles. Dealer told me what it was at 39,000 miles - even though I asked earlier but they did not document it. They say it is normal - which I still don't really believe. I would really like to know a few things such as -
*Is it harmful?
*Will it get worse? It makes that annoying and somewhat embarrassing sound at startup only for a couple of seconds.
*Is it covered by the diesel warranty if something catastrophic happens? I also have extended Audi warranty.
*Is it something that I am obligated to fix myself before something happens on it's own?
*What else should I know about it?
I hate the noise (it just sounds harmful) so I have been reading a bit about how to silence it (other than expensive repairs). I read about Liqui Moly Mos2 and decided to try it. I have to say I am generally very cynical about additives but this one at least sounded like it would not hurt anything. I bought it last night and put it in. I started the car and let it run a few minutes and it seemed quieter - but the real test would be when cold this morning.
This morning I started the car and the noise was totally gone! I am really shocked. I am now curious how long it will last. Has anyone else had similar experience?
*Is it harmful?
*Will it get worse? It makes that annoying and somewhat embarrassing sound at startup only for a couple of seconds.
*Is it covered by the diesel warranty if something catastrophic happens? I also have extended Audi warranty.
*Is it something that I am obligated to fix myself before something happens on it's own?
*What else should I know about it?
I hate the noise (it just sounds harmful) so I have been reading a bit about how to silence it (other than expensive repairs). I read about Liqui Moly Mos2 and decided to try it. I have to say I am generally very cynical about additives but this one at least sounded like it would not hurt anything. I bought it last night and put it in. I started the car and let it run a few minutes and it seemed quieter - but the real test would be when cold this morning.
This morning I started the car and the noise was totally gone! I am really shocked. I am now curious how long it will last. Has anyone else had similar experience?