Hello Guys,
I have 2004 Maxima with 69k miles. It has been making some ticking noise for past 4 weeks. Ticking noise comes from the engine when i turn on the car and its cold. It goes away after few minutes when car warms up or i start driving and i go over 3,000 rpms. Is this something i should be worried about??


Thanks for help in advance.....

 

I heard that if i use stainless steel oil filters might make less noise also i was wondering if i do oil change and bump to 10x30 synt..instaed 5x30 would it make any difference? I know its timing belt and does anyone know when should i get this replaced.

 

Your vehicle does not have a timing belt it has a chain!The noise ur talking about is it coming from that area or valve covers,if its coming from the valve cover area i would take an oil pressure test to be safe.If the oil pressure is good i would try a bg flush and change the oil and then see how it sounds after the oil change!

 

if oil is good and staying full, then not worrisome VQs tick

 

My car sounds like a diesel when it is cold. You are approaching that magin mileage number where the timing chain guides are going to need to be replaced.