I had the same problem it was just low on oil. ******************* It's usually lifter noise. It can be particularly nerve-wracking after the car has set for an extended period. As suggested, keeping your oil at the correct level will minimize it, but you might hear a little bit of lifter noise on every start.
Could be a noisy ac compressor that is low on freon.
It can be and it can be something else. A good professional mechanic can diagnose the cause.
There are many different reasons for you to hear a horrible rattle in your 98 Lancer, including a faulty engine timing. To ensure you find the right cause, your best bet is to consult a licensed mechanic.
The Arizona black rattlesnake is black and has a rattle.
an air leak in your intake will cause the engine to rattle. Protege's intake hoses are prone to cracking.
when the earth plates rattle
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
you could be outa gas, the ecu coulda went out, you might have blown your engine, this is a pretty vague question
A bad fuel injector can cause an engine to continue running, for a few seconds, after the engine to shut off. The engine continues to run because of excessive fuel in a piston.
When any species of animal including cats presents with the death rattle, this means that they are dying. The death rattle is the expulsion of air as the last breath is taken.
You are probably hearing the beginning of detonation. This can be damaging to your engine so I would have the timing checked and corrected to avoid any engine damage. I do agree with your answer, but the op was pretty vague as to how loud the lifters get. It is common for cheap gas to cause the "popcorn" sound as well.
Catalytic converters do not rattle. If it does it will need to be replaced as it may block the exhaust. Loose heat shield?