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The "tick" of the engine is caused by the pre-ignition in the chamber before it reaches the spark plug. Because the gas is combusting before it reaches the spark plugs, this is causing the "tick" noise. Recommend using a higher grade of fuel "mid-grade" Have you checked your oil lately? If not check it and if it is low add more and the ticking should go away. are you sure you are not hearing the normal noise of the fuel injectos doing their job? a properly-working fuel injector will make a clicking noise. Some times you can hear it while driving in a quiet place, or when the engine is running and you are under the hood. THAT is a normal sound. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info answer not pre-ignition. ticking sound is more likely to be a small exhaust manifold leak. or a sticky hydraulic lifter, an engine flush and oil change will fix it ANSWER FROM DAN
the ticking noise may be your lifters if you put new oil in and the ticking does not go away try tightening your lifters. you may want to take the car to a garage because you could wreck more than help if you over tighten. or don't fit gasket correctly.
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What is the symbiosis relationship of a deer and a tick?
The symbiosis relationship of a deer and a tick is parasitism. The deer is the harmed host and the tick is harming the host.
What does it mean when an engine has a tick?
a lot of times its your timing belt, if its more of a knock its could be a rod knock
Can service light cause uneven idling?
No, but something that could cause uneven idle could cause the check engine light to turn on.No, but something that could cause uneven idle could cause the check engine light to turn on.
Why did Daniel Boone call his gun Tick Licker?
Cause he could shoot a tic off'n animal
Will blown valve cover gasket cause an engine tick?
No. It would cause the coolant and oil to mix and it would look like a Milkshake drain oild and check it.
Engine tick on an 89 ford probe I'll drive by probe and their will be an anyoing ticking noise.... What could be the problem?
I have a 1989 Probe and also had a tick, I found that the exhaust manifold bolts were loose. I removed the heat shield and tighten the bolts. NO MORE TICK
What would cause the engine of a 1994 rodeo to tick when it's running and stop when you accelerate?
could be loose tappits ,you will need to remove the tappit cover from the top of the engine and check the gap between the tappit and the top of the valve stem with feeler guages and reset to the recommended spcifications.
Are there sensors that would cause a 1997 dodge stratus to not start?
Yes, just about any sensor on the engine could cause a no start.Yes, just about any sensor on the engine could cause a no start.
What would cause a tick-tick sound from under the dash of a 1986 Caprice Wagon and the service engine light flash twice especially when braking?
sounds like you may have a short in the electrical system would be my only guess
What cause an engine to idle high?
A vacuum leak could cause that.
Will a bad head gasket repair cause loss of power on a 2002 Subaru?
If an engine was not assembled properly it could cause a low power complaint.If an engine was not assembled properly it could cause a low power complaint.
Why does a BMW E46 gasoline engine tick like a diesel engine?
First, is it a tick or more of a clatter? (I know, I know, not trying to slit hairs here, but its important) A light tick could be anything from insufficient oil level to excessive valve lash (not sure if this is an older pushrod or newer hydraulic lifter engine, sorry). If its a deeper clatter (more what I think of as "diesel" sounds) then it could range from something as simple as premature ignition timing (spark knock), which could just require an adjustment to the distributor, to something as serious as rod or main bearing knock (very serious indeed, requiring an engine rebuild to correct).
