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2010 Hyundai Tucson GLS FWD 4dr I4 Man

2010 Hyundai Tucson
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sport Utility, 2WD Sport Utility
22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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March 18, 2012, 12:03 am

Kathy R
 

Question: Tapping in engine normal?

I recently purchased a 2010 Hyundai Tuscon limited. I am hearing a tapping in the engine and was told by a local hyyndai mechanic it is the electronic fuel injectors and it is normal. Two other mechanics thought the noise may be a little to loud. Could this be a sign there is a problem?
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Kathy


March 21, 2012, 7:43 pm

Tyler O
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Some noise is normal. The injectors do tend to click however, a good mechanic should be able to pinpoint the noise with a stethoscope.


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