ticking sound coming from the motor area

Asked by GuruT5BRR Jun 14, 2018 at 09:00 AM about the 2005 BMW 3 Series 328i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

tic tic tic....some tell me its the gas so I am using Lucas in my fuel.  some tell me its a valve

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Robert answered 6 years ago

Lifter Tic perhaps, harmless..comes from low oil or poor oil maintenance most times. Should get some oil stabilizer or something for added lubrication should take it away

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Robert answered 6 years ago

is it more prevalent when you start the car?

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