Andrew - C asked ... Stannah 400?    |    Liam asked ... Belts for old WEBB Mower?    |    Leith asked ... Bosch Classix Type WKM41 front loader washing machine?    |    Pam asked ... Do I need to open the housing to dry the motor?    |    James asked ... Remove enterprise enrolment from an Asus Chromebook C523N?    |    Click here to ask your question

Why is my Vauxhall making a tapping noise when I start my car?

It sounds like its coming from the top of the engine and goes off after a minute, can doing an oil and filter change cure this or is it more serious?
For a Vauxhall Astra, 12 years old.
Graham, January 2008
Is the oil level correct? It takes a while for oil to circulate properly especially in OHC engines.
Certainly an oil and filter change will do your car more good than harm.

Colin, January 2008
link Click here to see other fixes for Vauxhall Astra.