ticking

[matt.turner]

my car makes a ticking noise when started? what is this?
thanks matt

[Mr.AdamB]

hydrolic lifters?

how old is the engine mine used to make tapping nosie wen 1 start it from cosl then went away shortly once warmed a bit!.

[drsmith1979]

eye is probably your 'tappets' taking a little time to get the oil through them. how many miles? what oil, when was it changed and what viscosity are you using?

[dan-hipgrave]

Injectors can also tick.

[matt.turner]

um the cars dun 96,000 and im using 5w 30 oil.

[summeh]

5w30??? Thats the wrong grade, it will be to thin when warm. You need to use a 40 grade... i.e. 0w40, 5w40, 10w40.