Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s always a good idea to check out the cause if your car starts making weird sounds! Your Jeep JK may be making a ticking noise if it has a low oil level. Here are some other common causes of a ticking noise:
Exhaust leak
Ignition issue
Worn lifters
Jeep owners have reported ticking sounds from older vehicles or on cold days. It’s possible that the ticking is just a result of an engine working harder than it should. A call to your mechanic can help determine if you should be worried about the mysterious ticking from your Jeep.
While you’re waiting to hear back from your mechanic, you can burn some time by updating your
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