Q My car has begun to make a ticking noise from the engine when I first start it, and sometimes the noise continues for almost the whole time I drive it. Does this mean I need a valve job? I ve always ...

My engine has developed a strange ticking sound. Its whisper-quiet before an oil change, and then makes a loud tapping after a new filter and fresh oil. This cycle has been going on for about 20,000 ...

Owners of 2007-08 Pontiac Solstice and 2008 Chevy Cobalt and HHR models (all with the 2.0L turbocharged engine) may complain of clicking and ticking sounds on cold startup. General Motors said the ...

Any diesel engine can be a bit noisy; that’s just the way they work. But if a new noise has surfaced, then something has definitely changed under the bonnet. First thoughts would be a hydraulic lash ...

Curious about the unusual sounds coming from your grandpa's Cadillac Escalade? Join us as we unveil the secrets behind these mysterious noises that might be causing alarm. Discover the reasons why ...

Some 2007-09 Saturn Sky models with 2.0-liter turbo engines may produce a clicking and ticking sound from the engine compartment on cold startup. According to General Motors, the noise decreases in ...

Q. My 2006 Buick LaCrosse makes a ticking noise when the motor turns off, and it seems to be getting louder. The dealership mechanic said it’s normal, and certain parts that are hot are contracting ...

Q My wife has a 2017 Toyota Highlander that she loves, except for a loud ticking noise from the engine compartment when in gear. The car has 12,000 miles. The noise has been there since day one. On ...

Most people jump in their car, turn up the music, and get going quickly. If you are listening to music, you may miss important sounds your car is making. Screeching. Pinging. Popping. These noises can ...

I own a Fiat Panda 1.1 Active. I recently had an oil change about 3 weeks ago and since last week I have noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine. It only really happens on starting the engine ...

The clicking sound could be a sign of a weak battery, which is having difficulty coping with the cold weather. Don’t pump the accelerator; that does nothing on a fuel-injected car. Have the battery ...

Jeff Blitz purchased his '66 Chevy II Nova four years ago, complete with a carbureted 10.5:1 355ci small-block Chevy, a TH350 automatic with a 3,000-rpm stall-speed converter, a 3.55:1 12-bolt rearend ...