A misfire?
08-01-2011, 09:38 PM
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A misfire?
Past couple days I've been having a ticking sound when I push down on the gas. The harder I push on the gas the louder it gets. Could it be a misfire? The other day it backfired which gave me the idea the gas wasn't being ignited. I checked the wires and plugs and there good so possibly the fuel injector isnt working correctly?
10-10-2011, 07:36 AM
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I replaced the spark plugs, wires, cap and fuel filter and it's still there. Could it be a valve clicking? Would an oil change with thicker viscosity fix it? Thanks
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You need to spend a little more time isolating the exact root cause of the noise. Could be a bit of lifter noise or a noisy injector.
This is where a "mechanics stethoscope" comes in very handy. Looks like the ones the
doctor uses to listen to your heart and lungs except it has a filtering device on it to take out some of the harshness.
In a pinch, use a dowel or even a long wooden screwdriver.
This is where a "mechanics stethoscope" comes in very handy. Looks like the ones the
doctor uses to listen to your heart and lungs except it has a filtering device on it to take out some of the harshness.
In a pinch, use a dowel or even a long wooden screwdriver.
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