# 2012 Dodge Journey ticks at idle

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** journey, dodge\
**Created:** [January 4, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961 "2019-01-04T13:53:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Randy32](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Randy32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy32)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961/1 "2019-01-04T13:53:35Z")

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Ticking sound in Engine at idle, has approx. 70,000 miles

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**Author:** ![kurtwm1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/13edae/32.png) [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961/2 "2019-01-05T04:49:57Z")

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when cold or hot? You change your oil on a regular basis. Try adding a cup of Lucas oil stabilizer or similar product with your next oil change.

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961/3 "2019-01-05T04:54:38Z")

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The 2.4L has a valve lash adjustment method, so if all else fails checking the valve clearances makes sense.