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Ticking sound from driver side. Very audible at idle.

I've never heard pinging, but it's not that is it? Are you using at least 91 octane fuel?

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Old 04-02-2011, 09:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've never heard pinging, but it's not that is it? Are you using at least 91 octane fuel?
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A ticking sound is normal. You shouldn't be able to hear it if your hood is closed. If you use nisan ester oil the noise will be less.
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