Ticking sound from the engine

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07-30-2014, 03:56 PM

Kenny Xie

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Ticking sound from the engine

lately ive been hearing a small ticking sound from my engine when i open the hood and i didnt really notice it before.. i was wondering if its the camshafts making tht sound or something else

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07-30-2014, 05:39 PM

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sub'd i have similar issues but the dealer says all is normal.

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07-30-2014, 07:38 PM

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it is normal

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07-30-2014, 07:58 PM

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Mine ticks too. At one point I was concerned.

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07-30-2014, 08:31 PM

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It's normal. I've heard using Synthetic oil or Nissan Esther oil helps mute the ticking. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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07-30-2014, 08:45 PM

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Mine doesnt, I get you though...typically known as the sound of death!

If it matters my past honda, mazda, and wifes juke have the same clicking sound