ticking sound on idle

2010 NISSAN MAXIMA
90,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EDDY1991
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hi
on idle position i m getting ticking sound from engine compartment not sure from where it is
The sound is on idle while i rev sound disappear.
Feb 9, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be a bad belt /tensioner recommended replacement is 60,000 mi. but things like this are better diagnosed locally
Feb 9, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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EDDY1991
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is there any possibility of bad timing chain or its tensioner ??
Feb 9, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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HMAC300
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well it cold be that but no mileage is given so I can't say but like I said it's better to have it checked locally as I can't hear it
Feb 9, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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EDDY1991
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mileage is 150000 kms
Feb 9, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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HMAC300
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I still can't hear it have it checked locally
Feb 9, 2016 at 1:16 PM
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EDDY1991
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sir please check the below link
mine engine knocking is same but goes while reving. i changed the engine oil and filter but the same.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2V8-4aq8Htk
Feb 10, 2016 at 9:21 AM
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HMAC300
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from what I hear and it's not live it sounds like a valve train noise or something similar as long as engine has decent oil pressure and isn't overheating drive it. don't put a lot of things in to engine noises as they can get noisier as it ages. Besides there isno way for me to test this with different things to try to eliminate the noise.
Feb 10, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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EDDY1991
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i dont have oil pressure light or engine temperature.
the car is working fine as i told u no noise while driving smooth engine perfect RPM.
just knock on idle
Feb 10, 2016 at 9:39 AM
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don't worry about it or have it checked locally
Feb 10, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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EDDY1991
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thank you very much sir
I appreciate
Feb 10, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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I will just add one thing to this, you may have a problem with a lash adjuster, it may be affected with carbon build up, you can try to do an engine flush and change the oil and filter, use a knowm brand of flush and follow the instructions on the container, if in doubt do as the previous tech recommended, go get it looked at first hand by a qualified mechanic first.
Feb 12, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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