So my Jeep isn’t that old, but the other day I noticed that it was making a weird clicking sound when I was idling in the driveway. Should I be worried? What causes a ticking sound in a Jeep?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your Jeep may be making a ticking noise while it’s idle if its oil level is low. Here are some other other common causes of a ticking noise:
Exhaust leak
Ignition issue
Worn lifters
Ticking sounds from older vehicles or on cold days are pretty common complaints. It’s possible that the ticking is just a result of an aging engine working harder than it should. If you can’t determine the cause, a call to your mechanic can help determine if you should be worried about the mysterious ticking from your Jeep.
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