2005 Nissan Altima Recently Heard Tapping Noise Engine Idle Slower Speeds That

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
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I recently have heard a tapping noise in the engine at idle and slower speeds that is constant but will go away as I increase gas acceleration and wonder what could be happening and what I can do to quiet it down.
Nov 13, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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chekc your oil level first. then have a professional look at itor give an oppinion, it may be a lifter or follower going bad causing it.
Nov 13, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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