Engine noise

[gooch62]

My 2015 Genesis has a ticking noise. Had the oil changed and it's still there. Anyone know what it could be and if so how soon should it be taken care of? Thanks in advance.

 

[Charlie1982]

My 2015 Genesis has a ticking noise. Had the oil changed and it's still there. Anyone know what it could be and if so how soon should it be taken care of? Thanks in advance.

Does it make any difference whether the engine is cold or warmed up?
Or how many miles you’ve driven?

In other words, is the noise always there, or does it go away after you’ve driven a noticeable distance?

 

[gooch62]

Does it make any difference whether the engine is cold or warmed up?
Or how many miles you’ve driven?

In other words, is the noise always there, or does it go away after you’ve driven a noticeable distance?

The noise is always there cold or hot

 

[carguy75]

My 2015 Genesis has a ticking noise. Had the oil changed and it's still there. Anyone know what it could be and if so how soon should it be taken care of? Thanks in advance.

The ticking noise could be from the high pressure fuel pumps; which is normal. Direct Injected engines are noisy like diesel engines.

However, if the ticking noise is new then it could be related to the timing chain system which is bad. The ticking could be from a loose timing chain or some other defective timing component.

My advice would be to let an mechanic check it or use a scan tool to check your engine timing data to see if they are out of spec.

 

[skipgen]

The ticking noise could be from the high pressure fuel pumps; which is normal. Direct Injected engines are noisy like diesel engines.

However, if the ticking noise is new then it could be related to the timing chain system which is bad. The ticking could be from a loose timing chain or some other defective timing component.

My advice would be to let an mechanic check it or use a scan tool to check your engine timing data to see if they are out of spec.

It's been my experience that the timing chain rattle (if that's what the noise is) would be the most noticeable at cold start up - before tensioners, guides & etc. are fully pressurized and lubed.

 

[carguy75]

It's been my experience that the timing chain rattle (if that's what the noise is) would be the most noticeable at cold start up - before tensioners, guides & etc. are fully pressurized and lubed.

True. Start-up noise(rattle) is fairly common on timing chain driven engines at start-up for a few seconds until the system is properly primed with oil.

However, if the rattling noise has became more pronounced in volume and duration; then it may be that some part of the timing system is failing or out of spec. Usually the timing chain tensioners or maybe even the VVT actuators.

 

[carguy75]

The noise is always there cold or hot

I would first check to see if the oil level is correct. Running the engine with a lower amount of oil than required can cause issues with the timing system and more noise.

Some oil change shops(or mechanics in general) do not always top off an engine correctly or even tighten the drain bolt correctly. It is best to check them yourself.