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oppnyc · 07-18-2010, 05:05 PM

I hear a ticking noise on the right side of the engine. Does anyone know if this is a normal sound?. The mechanic at the dealer said all the camaros have that noise.

mattmiller85 · 07-18-2010, 05:16 PM

All the sixes do, it's the injectors for the DI. No worries.

chrisrcromwell · 07-18-2010, 05:20 PM

I just brought home my 2011 Camaro 2LT R/S home a week ago. I don't remember the V-6 engine making any ticking noises, but on the other hand, I've been too busy enjoying the BA Stereo. Anyway, you may just be hearing the sound of a lifter or rod as the oil gets thin & hot. This may happen more if you happen to idle the engine for long periods in traffic. You didn't mention how loud the ticking is, if its a very faint quiet ticking, that could be just the fuel injector. I did notice a simular audible ticking noise from my 2004 Chevy Silverado recently. I figured there was nothing wrong, it was just the oil they use nowadays in engines tend to get hot & thin easily, especially in the summer months. They use pretty light weight oil for the tighter tolerances of todays engines, so I would think thats what your hearing. Just keep an ear out for it, if you hear a different or louder than normal ticking sound, take it back to the shop for a different mechanic to check it out. I hope this helps some. So long as your gauge shows you have good oil pressure, or if the computer doesn't show a low oil pressure light or message, I would think your good.

oppnyc · 07-18-2010, 07:44 PM

ok thanks guys appreciate the information.

Soulrÿche · 07-18-2010, 07:46 PM

lol.. i got my car on sat and by tues i was back at the dealership with a 'ticking" noise..he had the mech look at it and i was told.. fuel injector. i was like. you sure? okkkk.. hmmmm.. i knew i could come here and find out the real story. .. gonna be real unahppy if its something else!

thanks

Merc · 07-18-2010, 08:10 PM

They all tick. Turn up the stereo. No more tick.

mastertypodemon · 07-19-2010, 06:45 AM

I was in the same boat as the OP. After nothing but trucks since '98, I don't know how to act with a car again! How do you people manage sitting so close to the ground!

07-18-2010, 05:05 PM	#1
oppnyc WhAT Now Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: so. cal Posts: 34	TICKING NOISE I hear a ticking noise on the right side of the engine. Does anyone know if this is a normal sound?. The mechanic at the dealer said all the camaros have that noise.

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07-18-2010, 05:16 PM	#2
mattmiller85 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS 6-speed ABM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 67	All the sixes do, it's the injectors for the DI. No worries.

07-18-2010, 05:20 PM	#3
chrisrcromwell chrisrcromwell Drives: [REPOED:3/12] 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lexington, KY. Posts: 57 View My Garage	I just brought home my 2011 Camaro 2LT R/S home a week ago. I don't remember the V-6 engine making any ticking noises, but on the other hand, I've been too busy enjoying the BA Stereo. Anyway, you may just be hearing the sound of a lifter or rod as the oil gets thin & hot. This may happen more if you happen to idle the engine for long periods in traffic. You didn't mention how loud the ticking is, if its a very faint quiet ticking, that could be just the fuel injector. I did notice a simular audible ticking noise from my 2004 Chevy Silverado recently. I figured there was nothing wrong, it was just the oil they use nowadays in engines tend to get hot & thin easily, especially in the summer months. They use pretty light weight oil for the tighter tolerances of todays engines, so I would think thats what your hearing. Just keep an ear out for it, if you hear a different or louder than normal ticking sound, take it back to the shop for a different mechanic to check it out. I hope this helps some. So long as your gauge shows you have good oil pressure, or if the computer doesn't show a low oil pressure light or message, I would think your good.

07-18-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
oppnyc WhAT Now Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: so. cal Posts: 34	ok thanks guys appreciate the information.

07-18-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
Soulrÿche Drives: 2lt Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So CAl Posts: 87 View My Garage	lol.. i got my car on sat and by tues i was back at the dealership with a 'ticking" noise..he had the mech look at it and i was told.. fuel injector. i was like. you sure? okkkk.. hmmmm.. i knew i could come here and find out the real story. .. gonna be real unahppy if its something else! thanks

07-18-2010, 08:10 PM	#6
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	They all tick. Turn up the stereo. No more tick.

07-19-2010, 06:45 AM	#7
mastertypodemon Late Night Crew Drives: 2010 SIM 1LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Stafford, VA [Formerly Dallas, TX] Posts: 1,057	I was in the same boat as the OP. After nothing but trucks since '98, I don't know how to act with a car again! How do you people manage sitting so close to the ground!