Rattling sound under front end. Worse when its cold outside
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Asked by GuruHSQH Mar 05, 2019 at 12:43 PM about the 2007 Kia Spectra EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Only worse when its cold outside and once its driven its really warm the noise
goes away. On warmer days it only not very noticeable except when you first
start car. How safe is it to drive t

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Christopher answered 5 years ago

Sounds like rubber parts bring too thin. When it’s hot. Rubber expands. Fills gaps. If it’s cold. Its all shriveled up. Gaps occur. Check your bushings. Or have a mechanic. Your bushings look like rubber balls on the ends of all your suspension parts. It’s most likely ball joints or sway bar links. Check of there cracked and covered in grease. (Send a pic if you have too) if your unsure.

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