Hey everyone,

Just wondering, when your 08 Lancer is on, does your engine have a constant ticking sound when it’s idling?

My Lancer only has 4200KM and it has been ticking since I got it…
I did an oil change the other day (at the dealer) and it still ticks…soooo

Let me know,
Thanks

 

I may not be correct but it may be the cam lifters in the engine, which is normal as mine sounds the same. However when inside the car at idle, do you hear a whistling sound like if a tv was on but muted? Only makes that sound when the car is on obviously, so it's not my hearing going.

 

well it is ‘good’ to know that someone else has the same ticking…
as for the whistling sound, i haven’t noticed anything like that…but i’ll defiantly check that out later and let you know

 

so far every 4 banger (cyl) ive ever owned had that sound, wich is only 2 cars so far. i was use to V8's and my experience thus far was ticking = BAD! i had to have a mechanic explain that it was normal.

 

Ya most if not all 4cyl. engines will make that sound, my Eclipses made that sound, my moms Outlander makes that sound, my Moms Civic makes that sound

 

Normal sound. 4G94 Lancers had it too...

 

thanks guys

 

all but 1 4 pot engined car I've owned has made the valve ticking sound: Mitsubishi Mighty Max pick up, 1976 MG MGB, and '08 Lancer GTS. The only 4pot car I had that DIDN'T tick was a '80 Dodge Charger 2.2... It's not a bad thing. It (the ticking) adds to the car's character, IMO.