Hyundai Elantra Cold Engine Tick

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NADER
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I have car model Hyunndai elentra.. and it has Engine problem..?
when i turn on my car i hear in it's engine a light sound like"tik tik tik ..." but after it worming up that sound disappering..why???
Feb 4, 2007 at 5:14 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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One explanation could be that the oil is too heavy and I believe it should be 5w30. Is the oil up to the full mark? After that, look at the belts, watch the pulleys, etc. is there anything rubbing? I have seen a car that the harmonic balancer was slightly loose and rubber on plastic making the tic noise until the plastic got warm and soft. Determine whether it is actually coming from inside the engine or is external to the engine.
Feb 5, 2007 at 2:57 AM

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Confirm the oil is at the full mark and is the correct 5W-30 weight. Inspect belts, pulleys, and anything rubbing, and check whether a slightly loose harmonic balancer is causing the tick until it warms. Determine whether the noise is inside the engine or external.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a Hyundai Elantra hears a light ticking from the engine at startup that disappears after the engine warms up. The expert suggests checking that the oil is full and is 5W-30, inspecting belts, pulleys, and possible rubbing, and checking a slightly loose harmonic balancer. The noise should also be confirmed as internal or external to the engine.

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