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Why is my Kia Optima making a ticking noise?
I was driving my son to school yesterday when I noticed a loud ticking noise coming from my Kia Optima. Now I’m concerned about driving it. What could be causing a car to tick?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s never a good feeling! Your Kia Optima could be making a ticking noise for a few different reasons.
Here are some of the most common:
- Your engine oil level is too low. This should only require getting anoil changeand adding more oil.
- Your hydraulic lifter or rocker arms are faulty or worn out. In this case, you’ll hear the ticking coming straight from the engine—and you’ll need to replace your hydraulic lifter ASAP.
- Your wheels have a broken CV joint. If the ticking sound is coming from your wheels, causes range from a damaged CV joint and bad struts to loose hubcaps, a loose drive belt, or impropertire pressure on your Optima.
These are just a handful of issues that could be responsible for a ticking noise. If you’ve ruled out needing an oil change, it’s best to take your vehicle to a trustworthy mechanic to identify the cause.
Seeing to repairs as soon as possible is one of the best ways to take care of your car. Another way is to find a reliable
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