Recent content by dogfish23

I'd like to thank everyone for their theories. I ave only heard this sound once - and still can't figure out what it was. It will come back eventually. I still have about 25,000 miles remaining on the OEM warranty, and will probably buy a Toyota 100,000 mile extended warranty beyond that...

I have a 2003 V8 4runner with 8,000 +/- miles, and run mobil one oil. I recently let my car sit for 3-4 days while on a trip. When I returned and started the car I got a very loud metallic hammering sound for 3 - 4 seconds, then the car started. This sound can best be described as a hammer on...