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If you are hearing ticking noise while driving, then it is not a new problem with BMW cars. The unwanted noise is mainly due to a low level of oil, unaccustomed valves, knocked rods and a worn out engine. See the given slideshow to know more about the causes of ticking noise in your BMW.
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What are the Causes of Ticking Noise in your BMW
When the engine of your BMW rotates its reciprocating components like the valve, rods, and pistons are usually make tick sounds in the car.
The bad bearing, as well as the worn out accessories, cause noises in a BMW. Generally, the ticking noise is coming from the valvetrain of the BMW.
The ticking noises also cause due to oil breakdowns, inefficient engine oil pressure and damaged filter.
If you hear ticking sound from your BMW engine before an oil change, then make sure that the engine is muffled due to cold.
Many reasons are responsible for the ticking noise in the BMW. The following points define the common causes of ticking noise in a BMW.
When the oil level of your BMW is low, then the valve train components unable to get proper lubrication and produce ticking noise.
To fix the ticking noise of the BMW, first check the oil level of the engine and put enough oil in the engine to stop the ticking noise and to lubricate engine components.
If you found oil leaks from the engine, then use an oil stop leak to restore the seals and gaskets in the engine.
The valvetrain is the most common causes of ticking noise in the BMW means the engine spins around the valve and opens and closes frequently.
When excessive pressure put on the different components of the engine while running the engine, then you will hear a ticking sound.
You can prevent the ticking sound from the valve by accustoming the rocker arms and by installing the new shims.
Knocked rods
If your BMW engine produces ticking sound with the engine RPM speed, then it indicates the rod knock issues in the car.
Problems arises in the rod knock when the connecting roads are bearing poorly and allow the engine to move and produce the ticking sound.
When you hear the knocked rod sound from the BMW, then it will affect the engine RPM and need immediate repairing of the engine.
Worn out engine
Generally the electric valves of the fuel injector in your BMW will open and close very quickly for injecting the proper amount of fuel into the car.
The worn out engine also cause a ticking noise due to the injectors firing in the BMW. Sometime, these injectors will create a pencil sharp ticking sound.
The exhaust manifold leaks in the gasket also cause ticking sound when the revolution per minute of the engine is low or idle.
Final words
When you notice ticking noise in your car, take your car to a mechanic who has enough knowledge to handle the BMW cars.
If you continually notice the same problem, then replace the entire cylinder head to fix the issue permanently.
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