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Why is my 2012 Dodge Charger making a ticking noise?

I’ve been saving up since I was little to buy myself a car for my sixteenth birthday. I saved enough to get myself a 2012 Dodge Charger, only to have it start making this odd ticking sound after driving it for just a few months. Do you know what might be causing it?

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Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Happy birthday and congratulations on your new-to-you car! Luckily, what’s causing your 2012 Dodge Charger to make ticking noises could be something as simple as low oil levels. It’s important to keep an eye on your Charger’s oil levels and also change your oil regularly to keep your Charger humming and not ticking.
Start by changing your oil and filter and make sure you’ve got the right amount and type of oil in your car. If this doesn’t fix the problem, it’s time to head to your local mechanic to see if this may be a symptom of another problem.
Your 2012 Dodge Charger likely has a lot of miles left on it, but it’s also likely already turned over quite a few. This means you should expect to spend more on maintenance and repairs than you might on a newer vehicle. Add this to the fact you may be paying higher rates on
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