How loud is ur engine tick

[kevjam79]

Wow, that sounded like diesel for a sec.

The 1.8 is a noisy engine but that's a bit excessive

Agreed. I am going to the dealer tomorrow to show them the video and determine next steps. I think the new GM OS update from earlier in the month might take care of it.


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[Mad*Max]

My engine does not make a ticking sound but it sounds more like a diesel engine when idling (even when the engine has warmed up) - is this normal for this engine?

 

[Kcmo83]

change your where you get your gas, maybe a different octane, sounds like ping. Its not normal. We do have knock sensors , but ****ty gas can ruin a system.

 

[Mad*Max]

change your where you get your gas, maybe a different octane, sounds like ping. Its not normal. We do have knock sensors , but ****ty gas can ruin a system.

It is not a pinging sound, it just sounds like a diesel engine and probably it is the sound of the injectors. I am starting to wonder if it is the "ticking sound" that other posters are reporting.

I will try to post a video, this morning I started the car to make a video but I just realized that when the engine is cold it did not make the sound, I guess that is a good thing?

I buy my gas from top tier suppliers only so that should not be an issue.

 

[Mad*Max]

Is this normal?

Here is a video of my engine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SpI_FS4Nss

 

[allstarchris]

sounds like a knocking to me but im not sure.The sewing machine sound is normal i think.

 

[Mad*Max]

sounds like a knocking to me but im not sure.The sewing machine sound is normal i think.

does yours also not make any sound when you first start the car when the engine is not warm?

 

[allstarchris]

does yours also not make any sound when you first start the car when the engine is not warm?

no not really

 

[SuperFudd]

Not mine.

 

[rojoes]

The injectors are quite noise especially during warm up...always has been.

 

[Natesriv]

Mine's been making that sewing machine ticking sound, but when I put it in neutral, still there, slows with the car. So it can't be injectors in an idling engine at speed...
I do suspect crap gas though, might switch for awhile see how that goes.

 

[pbkn1p]

If it's a gas issue, try to find top tier stations in your everyday route. I know on my commute there are about 6 shell gas stations and about 4 chevrons. So I try to use either one. And I try now to pump 89


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[Mad*Max]

mine is not gas related but it sounds like a diesel engine when warm

 

[Natesriv]

I'm thinking mine is actually the gears in the tranny. Somewhere on here is a thread on changing the tranny fluid. I think I need to do that, I put a lot of highway miles on the car.
However, I did put some Lucas cleaner in the tank and will the next few fillups.

 

[Mad*Max]

I wish I could listen to someone else's 1.8L engine when it has warmed up...

 

[mja]

Has anyone had 1.8 evap solenoids clicking or ticking?

 

[Casual Observer]

Mine has that sewing machine sound too, has for about the last year. Glad it seems to not be a major concern but I gotta admit standing outside the car and hearing it is still a bit disconcerting.

 

[rojoes]

Has anyone had 1.8 evap solenoids clicking or ticking?

Yes and the new one does it all the time when it's is cold also (just like the old one did).