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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Gurgle on startup

There is so much information out here, I am sure this has been talked about. I purchased a 2009 MCS with 30k on it. It has had the recall performed on it for the timing chain and I just changed the oil at the dealer. Before the oil temps reaches 100 to 105 degrees (ScanGauge II) the engine makes a very gurgle or bubble sound.

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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Sounds like you have air trapped in the cooling system. Most likely you are hearing the air move through the heater core. Open the hood & check the coolant level. Add if needed. Do this on a COLD engine.
 
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