There are a number of causes for a rattling noise that occurs in a car. These include low oil and an engine that is faulty or going out.
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no oil
The engine cover is probly not tightened down. It has to be removed to get to the oil filter on that car so probly an improper re-installation.
The guy in the trunk is still alive!!!
Possibly a loose heat shield or other component.
Vanos
A rattling heat shield typically should not trigger the check engine light, as it is more related to exhaust system noise than engine performance. However, if the rattling heat shield causes damage to other components or leads to a fault in the exhaust system, it might indirectly result in the engine light coming on. It's advisable to inspect the heat shield and any related issues to prevent further complications.
Check the cover on the catalytic converter or it could be the throw out bearing
Most likeyl cause could be a bad pulley
When you here a rattling noise from the engine at idle.
Many different things can cause a rattling noise in a Mazda tribute. Stark by checking the engine belts and all brackets for anything that could be loose and causing a rattle.