# CRV Engine rattle **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [September 28, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294 "2009-09-28T22:05:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tommyq99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@tommyq99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommyq99)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/1 "2009-09-28T22:05:55Z")
I have a 2004 CRV w/ 80K miles. Just recently the engine started to rattle when the car is idling when stopped- what could it be? Should I be worried? The car does not drive or handle any differently. ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/2 "2009-09-28T22:38:02Z")
If it sounds like marbles in a tin can, chances are it is the valve rattling. When was the last time the valves were adjusted? If they are hydraulic valves, this may be an indication of a collapsed lifter or low oil pressure. However, the oil light should go on before you hear the valves rattle. The outside chance is preignition if there is a lot of carbon deposits. If this were the case, the sound would be worse coming off the freeway. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/3 "2009-09-28T23:25:31Z")
Usually with Honda’s it is the heat shield which is part of the exhaust. However without hearing it I have no idea. ---
**Author:** ![euryale1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@euryale1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/euryale1)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/4 "2009-09-28T23:26:37Z")
Ok is this really an engine rattle. Rattle reminds me more of a clattering piece of metal like a heat shield. I know its tough to describe noise but is it more clangy like a out of tune bell or a tap tap kind of noise. ---
**Author:** ![tommyq99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@tommyq99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommyq99)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/5 "2009-09-28T23:27:02Z")
I don’t believe the valves have ever been adjusted. The rattle only occurs when the car is idled. It is time for an oil change- could that be it? I got new tires about a year ago. ---
**Author:** ![tommyq99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@tommyq99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommyq99)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/6 "2009-09-28T23:28:40Z")
It is more like a rumble, than a rattle. When the car is at a stop light you hear a slight rumble. ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-engine-rattle/37294/7 "2009-09-28T23:36:41Z")
Have the motor mounts checked. A broken or cracked motor mount can cause this sound.